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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING
Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at 6:00 PM
City Hall Council Chambers, 15 Loockerman Plaza, Dover, Delaware
AGENDA
Public comments are welcomed on any item and will be permitted at the appropriate time. When possible,
please notify the City Clerk (302-736-7008 or email at cityclerk@dover.de.us) should you wish to be
recognized.
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CALL COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE MEETING TO ORDER
UTILITY COMMITTEE
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1. Evaluation of Bids – FY 2023 Street and Alley Program (Jason Lyon, Director of Water
and Wastewater)
(Staff recommendation: to award the contract to Sam’s Construction, LLC, for the City of
Dover FY 2023 Street and Alley Program, Bid #23-0005PW, for the amount of
$1,037,595.25.)
2. Evaluation of Bids – Williams Park Storm Pipe Replacement (Jason Lyon, Director of
Water and Wastewater)
(Staff recommendation: award contract to Gateway Construction, Inc. for the Williams Park
Storm Pipe Replacement, ITB #23-0004PW, for $148,000)
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3. Annual Review and Approval of Governing Policy for Energy Commodity Risk
Management (Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer)
(Staff recommendation: approve the proposed amendments to the Governing Policy for
Energy Commodity for Risk Management)
ADJOURNMENT OF THE UTILITY COMMITTEE MEETING
SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1. Dover Roundabout Analysis for Governors Boulevard, Ross Street, and Bradford Street
(Sharon Duca, Assistant City Manager)
(Staff recommendation: for Council to receive public input regarding the options presented
and to allow for additional research into low-impact traffic calming options)
ADJOURNMENT OF THE SAFETY ADVISORY AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE
MEETING
LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION COMMITTEE
ADOPTION OF THE AGENDA
1. Draft Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) (Lori Peddicord,
Controller/Treasurer)
(Staff recommendation: Staff recommends acceptance of the draft report)
2. Library Rebranding Presentation (Brian Sylvester, Library Director)
(Committee Action Not Required)
ADJOURNMENT OF THE LEGISLATIVE, FINANCE, AND ADMINISTRATION
COMMITTEE MEETING
ADJOURNMENT OF THE COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF THE WHOLE
THE AGENDA ITEMS AS LISTED MAY NOT BE CONSIDERED IN SEQUENCE. PURSUANT TO
29 DEL. C. §10004(e)(2), THIS AGENDA IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE TO INCLUDE THE ADDITION
OR THE DELETION OF ITEMS, INCLUDING EXECUTIVE SESSIONS, WHICH ARISE AT THE
TIME OF THE MEETING
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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Council Committee of the Whole (Leg & Fin)
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Water & Wastewater SUBMITTED ON: December 30, 2022
PREPARED BY: Jason A. Lyon, P.E., Director of Water & Wastewater / Engineering Services
REVIEWED BY: David S. Hugg, III, City Manager and Lori Peddicord, Controller / Treasurer
SUBJECT: Evaluation of Bids – FY 2023 Street and Alley Program
TIMETABLE: Notice to Proceed to be issued within thirty (30) days of Council approval. Project
anticipated to be completed within one hundred and twenty (120) calendar days from
issuance of Notice to Proceed, weather permitting.
RELATED PROJECT: X
REFERENCE: CIP- General Fund Projects
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $1,037,595.25
AMOUNT BUDGETED: $1,200,000.00
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): Department of Public Works Streets Division –
CIP page 190, ST2301 Street, Concrete and
Alley Program, ARPA Account No.: 210-10-
99-99-000-54031.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Award the contract to Sam’s Construction, LLC, for the City of Dover FY 2023 Street and Alley
Program, Bid #23-0005PW, for the amount of $1,037,595.25.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
The Fiscal Year 2023 Capital Improvement Plan includes funding for the FY 2023 Street, Concrete and
Alley Program which is proposed to rehabilitate various pavement and concrete sections throughout the
City of Dover. The total length of scheduled street repaving is approximately 0.99 miles. Included in this
program are N. West Street Alley (from Walker Road to William Street), S. Independence Blvd. (from
Forrest Street to S. Farmview Drive), Townsend Blvd. (from N. Dupont Hwy. to end) and Townsend Blvd.
Valley Gutter (from end of road to 85’east of end of road).
The bid was advertised to the public as an Invitation to Bid in accordance with the City’s purchasing
policy by the City’s Purchasing Agent under ITB #23-0005PW. Bids were opened on December 8, 2022.
The City of Dover received three (3) bids, unfortunately two (2) submissions were deemed non-
responsive. The one (1) responsive bid is shown in the table below:
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BID PRICE EVALUATED
CONTRACTOR LOCATION
PRICE
SAM’S CONSTRUCTION, LLC WILMINGTON, DE $1,037,595.25 $1,006,467.39
*Sam’s Construction, LLC was awarded a three percent (3%) reduction due to local vendor preference.
City staff reviewed the submission and found that Sam’s Construction, LLC bid met all requirements for
the qualifications of the project. Staff recommends awarding the contract to Sam’s Construction, LLC in
the amount of $1,037,595.25for the FY 2023 Street and Alley Program.
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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Council Committee of the Whole (Utility)
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Water & Wastewater SUBMITTED ON: December 2, 2022
PREPARED BY: Jason A. Lyon, P.E., Director of Water & Wastewater / Engineering Services
REVIEWED BY: David S. Hugg, III, City Manager and Lori Peddicord, Controller / Treasurer
SUBJECT: Evaluation of Bids – Williams Park Storm Pipe Replacement
TIMETABLE: Notice to proceed to be issued within thirty (30) days of Council approval. Project
anticipated to be completed in sixty (60) calendar days.
RELATED PROJECT: X
REFERENCE: X
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: $148,800
AMOUNT BUDGETED: $85,000
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): Department of Public Works – Stormwater, CIP
Project #SW2301 CIP Name: Emergency
Storm Sewer Repairs Account No.: 101-12-18-
60-000-54031. Shortfall of funds will be
covered by the surplus of funds from the
Meeting House Branch Improvement Design
Project, CIP ST2003, Account Number 101-12-
18-35-000-54030.
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Award contract to Gateway Construction, Inc. for the Williams Park Storm Pipe Replacement, ITB #23-
0004PW, for $148,000.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
An internal maintenance and engineering analysis was performed on the stormwater infrastructure that
runs along the southeasterly property line of Williams Park and discharges into the White Oak Tax Ditch.
The analysis was performed due to the erosion of the downstream tax ditch. The city’s stormwater
inventory showed there were two (2) thirty-inch (30”) Corrugated Metal Pipes (CMP) running parallel to
each other, discharging into the White Oak tax ditch. However, when the Streets and Stormwater Division
personnel went to replace a 30’ section of the corroded CMP, only one CMP was unearthed. The
Department of Water & Wastewater was asked to assist by taking a video of the pipe where it ties into an
existing catch basin. The video process had to be abandoned, since the bottom of the pipe was too
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corroded. After several heavy rainfalls, the bank continued to erode and eventually the second 30” CMP
was uncovered several feet back from the bank of the ditch. The recommendation was to replace both 30”
pipes and the two catch basins that they run through from the existing catch basin to the ditch. This project
was not listed as a project in the current Capital Improvement Plan, however the condition merits repair.
The bid listed three (3) options for the pipe replacement, and they are as follows:
Option A – 30” Corrugated Metal Pipe (CMP)
Option B – 30” High Density Polyethylene Pipe (HDPE)
Option C – 30” Reinforced Concrete Pipe (RCP)
Staff recommends using the most cost effective, Option B -30” High Density Polyethylene Pipe (HDPE).
This is the most cost effective due to the lack of corrosion that the CMP would gather, and the price of
RCP is significantly higher than HDPE. The base bid prices shown in the table below reflect the bids
submitted for this option.
The bid was advertised to the public as an Invitation to Bid in accordance with the City’s purchasing
policy by the City’s Purchasing Agent under ITB #23-0004PW. Bids were opened on November 15, 2022.
The City of Dover received nine (9) bids, with five (5) bids being non-responsive. The four (4) responsive
bids are shown in the table below:
EVALUATED
CONTRACTOR LOCATION BASE BID
PRICE
GATEWAY CONSTRUCTION, INC. HARTLY, DE $148,000 $148,000
MITTEN CONSTRUCTION CO. DOVER, DE $209,790 $203,496.30*
TEAL CONSTRUCTION, INC. DOVER, DE $188,405 $182,752.85**
TRU-GRIT, LLC SMYRNA, DE $211,982 $211,982
*Mitten Construction Co. was awarded a three percent (3%) reduction due to minority vendor preference.
**Teal Construction, Inc. was awarded a three percent (3%) reduction due to local vendor preference.
The shortfall will be covered by the following breakdown:
Funding Description Current Spent / Savings / Requested Proposed
Source Budget Encumbered Remaining Change Budget
Remaining
General – SW2301 – $85,000 $24,000 $61,000 $87,000 $148,000
Stormwater Emergency Storm
Sewer Repairs
General – ST2003 – Meeting $707,500 $362,810.40 $344,689.60 ($87,000) $257,689.60
Streets House Branch
Improvement
City staff reviewed the submissions and found that Gateway Construction, Inc. bid met all requirements
for the qualifications of the project. Staff recommends awarding the contract to Gateway Construction,
Inc. in the amount of $148,000 for the Williams Park Storm Pipe Replacement Project.
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EXISTING INLET BASIN PROJECT AREA
WITH DOUBLE GRATE
TO BE REMOVED AND
REPLACED
EXISTING INLET BASIN
±
WITH SINGLE GRATE
TO BE REMOVED AND 3 0'
REPLACED
3
(2) EXISTING PIPES
TO BE REMOVED
AND REPLACED
WILLIAMS PARK
STORM PIPE REPLACEMENT
DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
DRAWN: R.L.L. DATE: 09-15-22 11
CKD: --- SCALE: N.T.S.
APRVD: --- DWG. NO: C-1
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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Council Committee of the Whole (Leg & Fin)
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: Finance office SUBMITTED ON: November 18, 2022
PREPARED BY: Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer
REVIEWED BY: Dave Hugg, City Manager and Paul Waddell, Electric Director
SUBJECT: Governing Policy for Energy Commodity for Risk Management
TIMETABLE: Annual Review and Approval.
RELATED PROJECT:
EXHIBITS Exhibit A – Governing Policy
Exhibit B – Dover Notional Transaction Limits (explanation purposes only)
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the proposed amendments to the Governing Policy for Energy Commodity for Risk
Management
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
This Policy provides oversight to the Dover management team and TEA (The Energy Authority) in
conducting and transacting business on behalf of Dover utility. The Policy provides a framework and
delegation of responsibilities to guide and administer the activities related to Dover’s energy commodity
risk management. The Policy establishes organizational structure, delegates responsibility, and
establishes internal controls and procedures to ensure transactional and oversight activities are conducted
in compliance with the Policy and in accordance with the City’s normal operations, regulatory reporting
and legal requirements relating to energy assets and transactions.
There are several small revisions to the Policy consisting of basic housekeeping items in keeping with the
current market and standard terms in relation to risk management.
The most significant change requested with this annual review is found on page 14 of the Policy under
Risk Limits and Risk Measurement Subparagraph 1. Delegation Authority. The Energy Risk Management
Committee (ERMC) is requesting Council approve an increase in the notional value limit from $20 million
to $40 million for the Dover ERMC in committing to financial obligations.
We have continued to see significant increase in the forward market pricing which has continued to erode
the purchasing power of the ERMC. This erosion reduces the purchasing capability of the ERMC which
is why we bring this change before you this year. Exhibit B - Dover Notional Transaction Limits
Evaluation provides a great visual of the reduced purchasing power - historical (8/24/15) vs current market
(9/9/22).
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EXHIBIT A
City of Dover, Delaware
Governing Policy
For
Energy Commodity
Risk Management
Effective: September 27, 2021TBD
Approved by: City of Dover Council
(Last Revision September 27, 2021August 10, 2020)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PURPOSE OF THE RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY ..................................................................4
A. Introduction.....................................................................................................................4
B. Scope of Policy ................................................................................................................4
C. Objectives and Risk Philosophy ...................................................................................5
D. Policy Administration....................................................................................................6
DISCUSSION OF RISKS ...............................................................................................................6
MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLS .............................................................................................7
A. Utility Committee of The City Council .......................................................................7
B. Executive Risk Management Committee ....................................................................8
1. City Manager ................................................................................................................. 9
2. Director of the Utility ................................................................................................ 109
3. Controller...................................................................................................................... 10
4. TEA Client Services Manager .................................................................................... 10
MARKETING AND TRADING PRACTICES ............................................................................11
A. Standards of Conduct ..................................................................................................11
B. Products, Activities and Limitations .....................................................................1211
C. Contract Documentation and Confirmations.......................................................1312
D. Training..........................................................................................................................13
E. New Product Protocol .................................................................................................13
RISK LIMITS AND RISK MEASUREMENTS .......................................................................1413
A. Limits..........................................................................................................................1413
1. Delegation Authority .............................................................................................. 1413
2. Volume Limits ............................................................................................................. 14
3. Locational Limits ......................................................................................................... 14
B. Stress Testing and Back Testing .............................................................................1514
C. Instances of Exceeding Risk Limits ........................................................................1514
CREDIT POLICY ......................................................................................................................1514
A. Measuring Credit Risk .............................................................................................1514
B. Analysis and Extension of Credit Limits ..................................................................15
C. Instances of Exceeding Credit Limits ....................................................................1615
REPORTING .................................................................................................................................16
A. Risk Reporting ..............................................................................................................16
B. Credit Reporting ...........................................................................................................18
C. Hedge Effectiveness Reporting ..................................................................................18
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS ............................................................................18
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POLICY DISTRIBUTION AND COUNSEL ...........................................................................1918
A. Distribution Outside The City ................................................................................1918
B. Designated Counsel .................................................................................................1918
APPENDIX A – Approved Products .............................................................................................20
APPENDIX B – Approved Counterparties and Threshold Tables ................................................21
APPENDIX C – Business Risks ....................................................................................................26
APPENDIX D – Glossary ..........................................................................................................2827
APPENDIX E – Swap Transaction Representative ...................................................................3029
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PURPOSE OF THE RISK MANAGEMENT POLICY
A. Introduction
The City of Dover (“City”) and its customers are routinely exposed to commodity risk,
counterparty risk, process risk, budget risk, and regulatory risk – herein referred to
collectively as Energy Commodity Risk - in the normal conduct of serving its electric
load requirements. Volatility of energy commodity prices and volumetric uncertainty
(either supply/generation or load obligations) impose a substantial and direct risk to
the City’s financial and operating performance.
By authority of its charter, the City has responsibility for overseeing the City’s
electricity operations, including the management of its cost of serving Dover’s
customers with primary operational management authority vested in the City Manager
(Dover City Charter §40). By agreement (the “EMA”) dated May 6, 2011 and approved
by the City, the City has engaged The Energy Authority, Inc. (“TEA”) to assist the City
with Asset Management and Strategic Planning Services, Risk Management Services,
and Energy Management Services.
This Policy for Energy Commodity Risk Management (“Policy”) is established the
explicit understanding that the City has retained and delegated responsibilities to TEA
to provide Risk Management Services.
Additionally, the City has issued this Policy for dealing with the philosophy,
framework and delegation of responsibilities necessary to govern activities related to
Dover’s energy commodity risk management. As set forth herein, the City has
established an organizational structure, delegated responsibility and established
internal controls and procedures to ensure that all transactional and oversight activities
are conducted in compliance with this Policy and in accordance with the City’s normal
reporting, legal, financing and regulatory requirements relating to energy assets and
transactions.
B. Scope of Policy
This Policy covers all transactions entered into by the City of Dover designed to meet
the City’s electric load requirement and the management of risk related to these
transactions.
In the event of conflict between this Policy and the EMA, the more restrictive document
shall control.
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This Policy is separate and distinct from enterprise risk management policies and
procedures addressing the City’s safe operation of its generating stations and energy
infrastructure, insurance requirements, permit compliance, employee matters
regulatory compliance with laws and regulations of the State of Delaware and Federal
Agencies such as EPA, FERC, NERC and CFTC or other potential risks to the City
beyond the purchase and sale of fuel and electric power and its ancillary products.
Unless otherwise explicitly stated in this Policy, or other policies approved by the
Utility Committee, this Policy applies to all power and fuel procurement and related
business activities that may impact the energy market risk profile of the City. This
policy documents the framework by which management and staff will:
Identify and quantify risk
Develop and execute procurement strategies
Create a framework of controls and oversight
Monitor, measure, and report on the effectiveness of the risk management
C. Objectives and Risk Philosophy
The objectives of the Policy are to identify Energy Commodity price and credit risk
exposures and give the City a framework for the quantification and management of
these exposures. The Policy will identify the reports needed to convey how the
identified risk exposures can potentially impact the City’s overall cost of providing
electricity service to its customers and report on the risk management of the
transactions associated with City’s electric load requirements.
Under the Policy, risk management activities will be conducted consistent with the
City’s overall objective of appropriate risk management. There are several objectives of
the Policy which, when taken and executed together, serve to manage the City’s energy
commodity price exposures. Specifically, the Policy:
Establishes framework for developing credit limits for counterparties and quantifies
and manages the credit exposures related to potential counterparty abrogation
Quantifies the impact of the energy commodity price and credit risk exposures on
City’s financial results
Manages the impact of the above exposures in line with the City’s identified level of
risk tolerance
Provides clear delineation of responsibilities and authority, outlines a separation of
duties, and ensures reporting of risk is timely and accurate.
Ensures that the impact of any action affecting the City’s position is consistently
quantified, monitored and authorized.
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The City’s risk management activities will be conducted consistent with its overall objective of
appropriate risk mitigation and never for purposes of speculation.
D. Policy Administration
This Policy has been approved by the Executive Risk Management Committee and The
Utility Committee of the Dover City Council Committee of the Whole. The Utility
Committee must approve modifications to the Policy, with the exception of the
appendix information which can be modified with the approval of the Executive Risk
Management Committee.
DISCUSSION OF RISKS
This Policy covers the management of all material energy market risks faced by the
City. A comprehensive list of risks that are or could be relevant to the City is shown in
Appendix C of the Policy. Among the most critical of these risks are commodity risk,
counterparty risk, process risk, volume risk, and budget risk. These risks are measured
by the limit structure and controls outlined in the Policy.
Commodity risk represents the potential adverse impacts to the value of the City’s
portfolio due to changes in the market or government policy. Commodity risk
encompasses volatility risk, forward price risk, basis risk, correlation risk and liquidity
risk. Volatility risk is incurred by sudden changes to the cost and value of market
instruments. Forward Price Risk is the impact of future prices differing from historical
prices as well as the potential for changing prices to result in mark-to-market exposure.
Basis risk is incurred whenever prices differ between procurement and consumption
location for power or fuel products. Correlation Risk is a reflection that multiple assets
may experience varying degrees of similar movement which may change over time.
Liquidity Risk is experienced when a commodity may be less available to buy or sell
due to counterparties being unable or unwilling to transact a commodity in a normal
timeframe. without altering the pricing of that commodity.
Counterparty risk represents the potential losses the City could incur due to delivery
risk and receivable risk. Delivery risk stems from a supplier or trading counterparty
that is unable or unwilling to perform on its commitments including but not limited to
delivery or receipt of commodities which would require the City to procure alternative
supply at market prices. Receivable Risk includes the City’s risk associated with a
counterparty’s timeliness of payment for services rendered.
Process risk represents the risks associated with process problems including, but not
limited to, inaccurate data capture, untimely trade execution or incorrect settlement.
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Controls over process risks are embedded in the organizational structure of TEA
through the design processes and operating procedures.
Volume Risk represents the potential for unforeseen changes from projections of excess
or shortfall of capacity or energy from the actual needs. When variances are large
coupled with large costs to transact and adverse moves in market prices this risk could
be realized. In management of this risk, the City must be aware of the fact that
unexpected variations in volume are often highly correlated with price movements.
compounding the impact of volume in a phenomenon known as Covariance Risk.
Budget Risk represents the potential to deviate outside of tolerable bounds of the City’s
budget. Deviations from budget can be caused by forecast error or unforeseeable
adverse changes in market prices.
Regulatory Risk arises from participation in regulated markets. With the Independent
System Operator (ISO) implementation of Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
(FERC) Order 741, the City faces increasing regulatory risk when participating in
wholesale energy markets. The TEA Compliance department works in conjunction
with the TEA Risk Control department to help the City manage regulatory risk.
Regulatory risk is managed by:
Annual Compliance Training for all employees participating in regulated markets;
Integration of the appropriate compliance culture within the Trading department
through ongoing interaction between Compliance and Trading;
An independent monitoring and exposure measurement on transactions that could
trigger an increase in regulatory risk.
MANAGEMENT AND CONTROLS
This Policy articulates the management and organization of the City and TEA to serve
as a control framework outlining delegation of duties and responsibilities.
A. Utility Committee of The City Council
The Utility Committee of The City Council Committee of the Whole (The Committee)
has a responsibility to provide approval of this Policy. With this approval, The
Committee also assumes additional duties. The Committee will understand the risks
the City is and could be exposed to due to their energy commodity risk management
activities. In this role, the Committee will have a responsibility to also understand the
City’s policies and procedures, internal controls and systems which are used to help
manage the City’s energy commodity risks.
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The Committee will approve any amendments to the Policy or limits within. The
Executive Risk Management Committee will update the Committee periodically
regarding the Policy and its functions. It will be the Committee’s responsibility to:
Discuss guidelines and strategic policies that govern the process by which the
Energy Risk Management Committee assesses and manages risks
Review and approve the Policy at least annually
Approve new members of the Executive Risk Management Committee
Acknowledge the risk inherent in transactions covered under this Policy
B. Executive Risk Management Committee
An Executive Risk Management Committee (“ERMC”) has been formed to provide
executive management oversight for the City’s energy commodity risk management
activities. The ERMC is charged with the creation, amendment and administration of
this Policy, including acquiring any approvals required by the Committee, and will
ensure that all energy commodity risk management activities of the City are performed
consistent with this Policy. The ERMC will meet at least monthly to review compliance
and conduct its business as described in this Policy.
The ERMC shall be comprised of the following voting members: The City Manager, The
Electric Director, The City’s Controller and TEA’s Client Service Manager. When the
City Council or City Manager has appointed an interim for any of the EMA’s position,
they shall immediately become the new representative on the ERMC.
The City’s ERMC will make decisions following the process outlined in this Policy.
TEA’s Client Services Manager may include representatives from other areas within
TEA in the monthly ERMC meetings who will attend in person or by conference call,
Internet, or other electronic means, as non-voting advisors. Other City employees and
TEA staff may also be asked to attend meetings from time-to-time, as the ERMC deems
necessary. The responsibilities of the ERMC shall include:
Establish scope and frequency for management reporting to the Utility Committee
based on agreement between the Utility Committee and ERMC.
No less than annually, review the City’s Energy Commodity Policies and Procedures
for correctness and completeness.
Review and approve any new risk report or change to an existing risk report
provided by TEA to monitor risks outlined in this Policy.
Understand and approve any models, methodologies, and assumptions used for
measuring risks such as volume risk, process risk, counterparty risk and commodity
risk.
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Monitor the City’s risks and ensure they are within the limits and are being
managed according to what is indicated within the City’s Policy and associated
procedures
Understand the City’s risk management objectives and risk tolerances.
Review and approve the risk management and trading strategy programs and
associated risk. Each program should be reviewed to ensure alignment with Policy
objectives and compliance with risk limits within this Policy.
Periodically review any risk management program approved in light of recent
market changes, and ensure continued compliance with its established guidelines
Review and approve new products, markets, trading counterparties and credit
limits
Review all violations and exceptions to this Policy and report such to the
Committee.
Approve the individuals or companies that engage in the City’s commodity
transactions and are subject to the limits within this Policy.
Ensure that the individuals or companies authorized to transact on behalf of the City
as well as manage its risks, are appropriately trained and qualified.
Ensure independence and segregation of duties between front, middle and back
office at TEA.
Recommend changes to this Policy to the City’s Utility Committee for approval and
ensure the Utility Committee understands the City’s overall compliance with this
Policy and associated procedures.
The ERMC will meet at least monthly to review risks identified and reported on by
the Policy, this meeting shall be chaired by The City Manager. Minutes of each
meeting of the ERMC shall be recorded and reflect any decisions and follow-up
action items to be performed. These minutes will be reviewed and approved by the
members of the ERMC in a timely manner.
Each member of the ERMC has a unique role as defined below:
1. City Manager
The City Manager is independent of all commercial functions and carries the
responsibility of establishment and maintenance of risk management for the City. The
City Manager will be a voting member of the ERMC and act as a chair of the ERMC.
Other responsibilities include:
Ensure this Policy is maintained.
Oversee reviews of the City’s energy commodity risks, limits, risk measurement
methodologies and models, and programs and recommend changes to the ERMC.
Ensure potential transactions and their impacts on the City’s risks and limits defined
within this Policy.
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Develop and monitor the implementation of the Policy, and oversee other risk
management processes and procedures established by this Policy or otherwise by
the ERMC.
The City Manager shall name an alternate to be approved by The Committee.
2. Electric Director
The Electric Director of the Utility has oversight for all trading, hedging, pricing,
structuring, and market and operational risk management activities associated with the
City. The Electric Director of the Utility will be a voting member of the ERMC. Other
responsibilities include:
Review the effectiveness of transaction processing systems and procedures relating
to risk measurement.
Recommend operational risk and business risk assessment guidelines.
The Electric Director of the Utility shall nominate an alternate to be approved by The
Committee.
3. Controller
The Controller is independent of all commercial functions and carries the oversight
responsibilities associated with the City’s accounting practices. The Controller will be a
voting member on the ERMC. Other responsibilities include: Commented [KG1]: Does the Controller have oversight of the
PILOT?
Perform financial accounting including accounting for hedging and derivatives
activities.
Comply with tax rules and make appropriate tax elections.
Record realized and unrealized gains and losses.
Reconcile general ledger, cash transactions and margin accounts.
Implement tax-hedge accounting policies and other regulatory tax requirements.
Develop and maintain documentation outlining standard procedures for conducting
business.
Invoice counterparties and resolve billing disputes.
Perform daily/weekly/monthly transaction checkout with counterparties.
Develop and maintain documentation outlining standard procedures for conducting
business.
The Controller shall nominate an alternate to be approved by the Committee.
4. TEA Client Services Manager
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The TEA Client Service Manager roles and responsibilities are defined Exhibit B of the
EMA between the City and TEA. The TEA Client Service Manager will be a voting
member on the ERMC. Other responsibilities include:
Monitor risk reports between ERMC meetings.
Report to the Committee and the ERMC on the City’s adherence to all limits and
functions within this policy.
Engage the ERMC in discussions regarding events or developments that could
expose the company to potential losses.
Recommend to the ERMC specific risk limits consistent with the City’s risk
management objectives, risk tolerance, and risk management policy.
Coordinate and distribute independent market fundamental analysis.
Provide advisory support and recommendations as specified in Article 5 of the
EMA.
Update RMC on training of TEA employees.
TEA shall nominate an alternate to be approved by the Committee.
Alternates may vote, but only in the absence of the voting member for whom they
serve. A person may serve for an alternate for more than one official, but they can only
cast one vote.
A quorum for a meeting shall be any combination of three voting members and
alternates. A simple majority of votes is necessary to approve any action of the ERMC,
but at least two voting members must approve the action. Members and alternates may
attend by electronic means and count as present for the purpose of quorum and for a
majority for a decision.
MARKETING AND TRADING PRACTICES
A. Standards of Conduct
Individuals authorized to transact for the City shall not misrepresent, conceal or
withhold information regarding energy commodity trading and risk management
transactions to any person responsible for the accurate recording and/or reporting of
such transactions; participate in any such transaction or similar activity for the benefit
of any party other than the City; or hold or be a beneficiary of any financial interest in
any entity with which the employee is engaged in trading or other business activity
(other than ownership of an interest in a mutual fund managed by another party). Commented [KG2]: Are there Dover or Delaware ordinances to
reference on this?
Further, no employee authorized to place or execute such transactions may engage in
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trading power or energy commodities derivative instruments for his or her personal
account.
It is the expressed intent of this Policy to prohibit the acquisition of risk beyond that
encountered in the efficient optimization of the City’s generation and load portfolio and
execution of procurement strategies. As such, speculative transactions are prohibited. In
the course of developing operating plans and conducting management activities, the City
recognizes that expertise must be employed by TEA staff, and it is not the intent of this
Policy to restrain the legitimate application of analysis and market expertise in executing
procurement strategies intended to minimize costs within the constraints of this Policy.
If any questions arise as to whether a proposed transaction(s) constitutes speculation,
TEA shall conduct an analysis of the transaction and the ERMC shall review the
transaction(s) to determine whether the transaction(s) would constitute speculation and
document its finding in the meeting minutes. Commented [KG3]: Are there Dover charter or state laws that
govern this?
B. Products, Activities and Limitations
Pursuant to achieving the City’s core objectives for the purpose of energy commodity
risk management, the following limitations shall apply.
Permissible instruments will be restricted to the products and instruments specified
in Appendix A – Approved Products of the Policy;
o All physical forward transactions shall be governed by the Edison Electrical
Institutive (EEI), North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB),
International Swap Dealers Association (ISDA), or similar agreements with
counterparties approved by the City.
o The City reserves the right to enter into financial hedge transactions to
effectuate Policy objectives, but does not authorize TEA to enter into financial
hedge transactions on its behalf. Any such financial transactions that the City
may enter into shall be governed by ISDA agreements with counterparties as
approved by the City.
The maturity for each permissible instrument will be restricted to the maturity limits
specified in the risk limits section of the Policy.
Transaction volumes for each risk management transaction will be restricted to the
amounts specified in the Risk Limits section of the Policy.
Risk management transactions will be outlined in the City of Dover Hedge Program
which will be approved by the ERMC. Risk management transactions will include
the following:
o Managing the forward price of purchased power for delivery to the City as
needed to meet its electric load requirements.
o Managing the forward price of natural gas and fuels as needed to generate
power to meet the City’s electric load or generation requirements.
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o Unwinding or modification of hedges to accommodate changes in expected
load requirements, or for economic reasons subject to explicit constraints set
by the ERMC.
C. Contract Documentation and Confirmations
No over-the-counter transaction may be executed until an EEI, NAESB, ISDA, or similar
agreement has been authorized by the City, approved by the ERMC and fully executed
by the parties.
Written confirmations will be required from counterparties, as defined in the Master
Service Agreement between the City and counterparty. Contemporaneous with any
commitments and prior to receipt of written confirmations, verbal commitments shall
be memorialized internally as to instrument structure, quantity, relevant time horizon,
price and any other relevant terms; such internal documentation shall be time stamped
and correlated to the ultimate written confirmation to or from the counterparty. Both
the internal documentation as well as the written confirmation from the counterparty
shall be provided to TEA’s Risk Control Group immediately upon receipt for
verification.
In the event that there is a material failure to provide timely documentation or
confirmations, then at the City Manager’s sole discretion, the offending individual’s or
counterparty’s authorization may be suspended. Similarly, if the failure to provide
timely documentation or confirmations is due to the failure of counterparty, then at the
discretion of the City Manager, a moratorium may be imposed on transactions with that
counterparty. In such cases, the City Manager shall notify the ERMC of the issues
leading to the suspension or moratorium.
Nothing herein shall inhibit any ERMC Member from bringing control issues to the
TEA’s Client Services Manager prior to a decision on materiality or the imposition of a
suspension of trading privileges or counterparty moratorium.
D. Training
The ERMC will ensure that all City employees and/or TEA Staff that will execute
transactions on behalf of the City will have appropriate training in the markets in which
the transactions occur.
E. New Product Protocol
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As required to manage the City’s energy commodity risk the ERMC shall approve new
products provided the requirements of the New Product Approval Procedure are met.
RISK LIMITS AND RISK MEASUREMENTS
A. Limits
The limit structure is designed to quantify the types of risk in the City’s energy
commodity portfolio. The City will manage and report on its energy commodity market
risk using Delegation of Authority Limit, a Volume Limit and a Locational Limit.
1. Delegation Authority
The Utility Committee delegates the following approval authority limits to the Dover
ERMC. The ERMC may not delegate these authorities to individuals authorized to
commit Dover to financial obligations.
Position Maturity Limit Term Limit Notional Value Limit
Dover ERMC 5 years 5 years 20,000,000
TEA 1 month 1 month 1,000,000
Position Maturity Limit Term Limit Notional Value Limit
Dover ERMC 5 years 5 years 40,000,000
TEA 1 month 1 month 1,000,000
This limit structure is not intended for use when transacting day-ahead and real time in
the PJM market.
2. Volume Limits
No transaction shall be executed that exceeds the City’s electric load requirements other
than operation of generation consistent with PJM activities. If there is an adjustment to
the City’s electric load requirements and the existing transactions greater than 100% of
the adjusted electric load requirements the ERMC will review and approve the
offsetting strategy deployed in sufficient proportion to mitigate the encroachment.
3. Locational Limits
Non-Commodity Transactions must support the requirement of one of the City’s
generation units, native load, or transaction locations.
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B. Stress Testing and Back Testing
The City’s positions shall be periodically stress tested and models shall be back tested.
The processes around these tests are outlined in the Stress Testing and Back Testing
Procedure.
C. Instances of Exceeding Risk Limits
Should the City or TEA enter into a transaction that causes the portfolio to exceed any
above mentioned limits the Electric Director shall, in addition to notifying the ERMC,
also notifyERMC shall notify the Chair of The Committee as soon as practicable and
shall provide periodic reports to the Chair on the status the transactions for as long as
the City is exceeding its limits. The ERMC will review and determine whether any
liquidation or offsetting of transactions is warranted. The incident will be documented
as a Policy Exception by the Electric DirectorERMC .
CREDIT POLICY
Credit Risk is the risk due to the uncertainty in a counterparty’s ability to meet its
contractual obligations. The primary objective of this credit policy is to manage, to the
extent commercially reasonable, the credit risks associated with transactions covered in
this Policy while still allowing the City to achieve its objectives.
A. Measuring Credit Risk
The status of credit risk will be measured and reported through reports provided by
TEA.
The current credit exposure will be reported at the agreement level via a Counterparty
Credit Report provided by TEA. This information will be made available to TEA
trading personnel so that it can be checked prior to executing transactions for the City.
Those responsible for risk oversight at the City and TEA will have access to this
information no less frequently than once per day. The ERMC will monitor overall
credit utilization and any credit exceptions at least monthly. When measuring the
current credit risk, netting will be applied to the exposure if the City’s contract with a
counterparty includes provisions for netting.
B. Analysis and Extension of Credit Limits
Physical and financial commodity transactions will be executed with counterparties
approved by the ERMC with credit available to support the transactions. The
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creditworthiness of a counterparty will be determined by both qualitative and
quantitative factors. Factors shall include, but not limited to:
A company’s debt credit ratings provided by the rating agencies.
Financial data such as an analysis of the income statement, balance sheet, and cash
flow, as well as liquidity and capital structure.
Subjective factors such as company’s fuel diversity, overall size, risk management
policy and internal controls, geographic diversity, and market intelligence.
A credit limit is the amount of unsecured credit granted to a counterparty. Unsecured
credit exposure includes amounts owed by the counterparty, whether billed or not, and
the mark-to-market differences in value in excess of any collateral which the
counterparty has provided the City. Any net exposure above the collateral threshold
will require the posting of additional collateral by a counterparty. or an exception from
the ERMC. Further information on the City’s procedure for establishing credit is
contained in the Counterparty & Credit Review Process.
Collateral thresholds, term limitations and credit exposure limits will be subject to the
maximums indicated in Appendix B, based upon the lower of the S&P and Moody’s
credit ratings.
At no time will the City incur a credit exposure with any counterparty greater than
$60,000,000 other than PJM.
C. Instances of Exceeding Credit Limits
The City and TEA are restricted by the credit limits approved by the ERMC. The ERMC
can suspend trading with a counterparty, if that counterparty’s credit limit has been
reached or exceeded. The City or TEA traders shall not exceed the Counterparty
Credit Limit by executing transactions with any counterparty without approval of the
ERMC.
The ERMC will determine when it’s appropriate to require additional collateral if a
counterparty’s credit exposure exceeds its credit limit. Collateral includes standing
letter of credit, cash, and prepayments.
All credit exceptions will be documented and reported to the ERMC and the Committee
as Policy Exceptions.
REPORTING
A. Risk Reporting
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Preparation of timely reports is critical to monitoring risk. TEA will furnish the
required reports on a regular frequency for the City in a format acceptable to the ERMC.
In addition, the ERMC and its designees will be provided access to the City’s risk
reports as updated daily via TEA’s secure Web Portal.
Reports required on a monthly basis and for periodic meetings of the ERMC include the
following:
Profit and Loss Report
The Profit and Loss (P&L) Report shows the daily realization of transactions at either
the transaction price or the market price as transactions roll from unrealized to realized.
This report should show volumes, transaction prices and market prices of realized
physical and financial power and fuel transactions.
Mark to Market Report
The Mark to Market (“MTM”) Report conveys the potential transaction exposure, of all
existing forward transactions executed, if the energy commodity portfolio was
liquidated at the most recent market settlement prices. This report should show
volumes, transaction prices and market prices of unrealized physical and financial
power and fuel transactions.
Daily Activity Report
The Activity Report presents a summary of the day’s trades executed in the bilateral
energy market.
Cost of Service Report
The City’s exposure to energy price risk shall be monitored and reported on a Cost-of-
Service basis. All calculations are at the wholesale level. The Cost-of-Service recognizes
all prior (expired) months within the Power Year on the basis of actual (incurred) costs,
and recognizes all forward (pending) months within the Power Year on the basis of
expected forward power and fuel prices and expected forward load-following risks. As
defined below, the Cost-of-Service is an aggregation of Forward Energy Commodity
Portfolio Cost, the Load Following Cost Expectation and the City’s Budget Target for
Purchase Power Expense.
o The Net Purchased Power Cost shows the net cost of all physical and financial
transactions related to the City’s anticipated commodity requirements for power
and fuel and is based on the price of all hedge transactions plus the forward
market price of all unhedged transactions valued at current forward prices for
energy commodities, customer-level cost per MWH of all physical and financial
transactions related to Dover’s actual plus anticipated energy.
o The expected fixed costs defined as load-serving entity (LSE) capacity costs,
transmission costs and TEA management fees.
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o The Expected Load-Following Cost for a specified power year is defined as the
expected cost (or revenue) associated with intra-month load variations due to
weather or other events affecting demand. The ERMC will update the Expected
Load Following estimate while lack of necessary market information persists no
less than annually.
o The Budget Target for Purchase Power Expense represents the City’s view of
expected purchase power expense.
B. Credit Reporting
Counterparty Credit Report
The Counterparty Credit Report conveys the exposure to all counterparties with which
the City has credit exposure resulting from its energy commodity risk management
activities.
CFTC Reporting
The City understands that transacting over the counter (OTC) swaps carries an
additional Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) reporting function. Once
required by the CFTC, the City will report on how the City generally meets its financial
obligations associated with entering into non-cleared swaps in a manner acceptable to
the CFTC.
C. Hedge Effectiveness Reporting
If the City’s transactions require a hedge effectiveness test, those testing results will be
reported to the ERMC no later than one month after the end of the financial reporting
period. The report will include a summary of testing methodology, assumptions of the
testing and the outcome of results with a pass or fail by transaction.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS
TEA’s Middle Office will maintain a set of records for all transactions executed in
association with City procurement activities. The records will be maintained in US
Dollars and transactions will be separately recorded and categorized by type of
transaction. The system of report shall be auditable.
The following safeguards for data security and backup will be installed:
Transaction data stored in the system of record will be replicated daily to ensure
data redundancy;
The TEA Energy Trading Risk Management database will be backed up at least
daily.
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POLICY DISTRIBUTION AND COUNSEL
A. Distribution Outside The City
The City’s Policy is restricted to the use of the City and TEA organizations. It shall not
be distributed outside these organizations without the consent the ERMC.
B. Designated Counsel
Questions about the interpretation of any matters of this Policy should be referred to
ERMC. The ERMC will provide clarification and explanation on any updates to this
Policy.
All legal matters stemming from this Policy will be referred to the City’s Legal Counsel.
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APPENDIX A – Approved Products
The following shall constitute a list of approved products to be utilized by TEA to
manage the City’s energy commodity portfolio:
Physical Power
Physical Natural Gas
Physical Residual Fuel Oil (#2)
Physical Power Options
Environmental Products
Capacity
Financial Power
Financial Options
PJM Demand Bids and Generation Offers
PJM InSchedules
PJM Transmission Products
o Financial Transmission Rights
o Annual Auction Revenue Rights
PJM Tier 2 Synchronized Reserves
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APPENDIX B – Approved Counterparties and Threshold Tables
This Appendix establishes approved counterparties and their Collateral thresholds.
Collateral thresholds, term limitations and credit exposure limits that are subject to the
following maximums based upon the lower of the S&P and Moody’s credit ratings:
Credit Thresholds from Dover Extended to the Counterparty
Exelon Generation Company, LLC Formatted Table
Threshold S&P Moody's
$ 60,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 50,000,000 A- to AA+ A3 to Aa1
$ 40,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$ 30,000,000 BBB Baa2
$ 20,000,000 BBB- Baa3
$
- Below BBB- Below Baa3
AEP Energy Partners, Inc. Formatted Table
Threshold S&P Moody's
$ 10,000,000 BBB- and Above Baa3 and Above
$
- Below BBB- Below Baa3
BP Energy Company Formatted Table
Threshold S&P Moody's
$ 60,000,000 AA- to AAA Aa3 to Aaa
$ 45,000,000 A+ A1
$ 30,000,000 A A2
$ 15,000,000 BBB to A- Baa2 to A3
$ - Below BBB Below Baa2
Calpine Energy Services, L.P. Formatted Table
Threshold S&P Moody's
$ 25,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 15,000,000 AA- to AA+ Aa3 to Aa1
$ 10,000,000 A- to A+ A3 to A1
$ 5,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$ 3,000,000 BBB- to BBB Baa3 to Baa2
$ - Below BBB- Below Baa3
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EDF Trading North America, LLC Formatted Table
Threshold S&P Moody's
$ 18,000,000 Fixed Fixed
PSEG Energy Resources & Trade, LLC
Threshold S&P Moody's
$ 20,000,000 BBB- and Above Baa3 and Above
$ - Below BBB- Below Baa3
Sequent Energy Management, L.P. Formatted Table
Threshold S&P Moody's
$ 5,000,000 Fixed Fixed
Conectiv Formatted Table
Threshold S&P Moody's
Unspecified * Above BBB+ Above Baa3
$
- Below BBB- Below Baa3
* Conectiv does not have a defined credit threshold, so for planning purposes, a
$10,000,000 threshold is imposed as a conservative limit
Macquarie Energy, LLC Formatted Table
Threshold S&P Moody's
$ 25,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 20,000,000 AA- to AA+ Aa3 to Aa1
$ 15,000,000 A- to A+ A3 to A1
$ 10,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$ 5,000,000 BBB Baa2
$ - BBB- or below Baa3 or below
Morgan Stanley Capital Group Formatted Table
Threshold S&P Moody's
$ 25,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 20,000,000 AA- to AA+ Aa3 to Aa1
$ 15,000,000 A- to A+ A3 to A1
$ 10,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$ 5,000,000 BBB Baa2
$ - BBB- or below Baa3 or below
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NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC Formatted Table
Threshold S&P Moody's
$ 30,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 25,000,000 AA- to AA+ Aa3 to Aa1
$ 20,000,000 A- to A+ A3 to A1
$ 15,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$ 10,000,000 BBB Baa2
$
- BBB- or below Baa3 or below
Deutsche Bank Formatted Table
Threshold S&P Moody's
$ 25,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 20,000,000 AA- to AA+ Aa3 to Aa1
$ 15,000,000 A- to A+ A3 to A1
$ 10,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$
5,000,000 BBB Baa2
$
- BBB- or below Baa3 or below
Barclays Bank Formatted Table
Threshold S&P Moody's
$ 25,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 20,000,000 AA- to AA+ Aa3 to Aa1
$ 15,000,000 A- to A+ A3 to A1
$ 10,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$
5,000,000 BBB Baa2
$
- BBB- or below Baa3 or below
Credit Thresholds from the Counterparty Extended to Dover
Formatted Table
AEP Energy Partners, Inc.
Threshold S&P Moody's
$ 10,000,000 BBB- and Above Baa3 and Above
$
- Below BBB- Below Baa3
BP Energy Company Formatted Table
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Threshold S&P Moody's
$ 30,000,000 AA to AAA Aa2 to Aaa
$ 25,000,000 AA- Aa3
$ 20,000,000 A+ A1
$ 15,000,000 A A2
$ 5,000,000 BBB to A- Baa2 to A3
$ - Below BBB- Below Baa3
Calpine Energy Services, L.P.
Threshold S&P Moody's
$ 10,000,000 AA- to AAA Aa3 to Aaa
$ 7,500,000 A- to A+ A3 to A1
$ 5,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$ 3,000,000 BBB- to BBB Baa3 to Baa2
$ - Below BBB- Below Baa3
Exelon Generation Company, LLC
Threshold Fitch Moody's
$ 60,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 50,000,000 A- to AA+ A3 to Aa1
$ 40,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$ 30,000,000 BBB Baa2
$ 20,000,000 BBB- Baa3
$
- Below BBB- Below Baa3
Conectiv Formatted Table
Threshold Fitch Moody's
Unspecified * Above BBB+ Above Baa3
$
- Below BBB- Below Baa3
*Conectiv does not have a defined credit threshold, so for planning purposes, a
$10,000,000 threshold is imposed as a conservative limit
PSEG Energy Resources & Trade, LLC Formatted Table
Threshold S&P Moody's
$ 12,000,000
* Fixed Fixed
*Threshold is $12,000,000 as long as Dover maintains a Debt Service Coverage
greater than 1.25% and Total Net Assets of at least $50,000,000 and Total Net
Assets do not decline by more than 25% on a fiscal year end basis.
Morgan Stanley Capital Group Formatted Table
Threshold S&P Moody's
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$ 25,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 20,000,000 AA- to AA+ Aa3 to Aa1
$ 15,000,000 A- to A+ A3 to A1
$ 10,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$ 5,000,000 BBB Baa2
$ - BBB- or below Baa3 or below
Macquarie Energy, LLC
Threshold Fitch Moody's
$ 25,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 20,000,000 AA- to AA+ AA3 to Aa1
$ 15,000,000 A- to A+ A3 to A1
$ 10,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$ 5,000,000 BBB Baa2
$ - BBB- or below Baa3 or below
NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC Formatted Table
Threshold Fitch Moody's
$ 23,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 18,000,000 AA- to AA+ AA3 to Aa1
$ 13,000,000 A- to A+ A3 to A1
$
8,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$
3,000,000 BBB Baa2
$
- BBB- or below Baa3 or below
EDF Trading North America, LLC Formatted Table
Threshold S&P Moody's
$ 18,000,000 Fixed Fixed
Deutsche Bank Formatted Table
Threshold Fitch Moody's
$ 25,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 20,000,000 AA- to AA+ AA3 to Aa1
$ 15,000,000 A- to A+ A3 to A1
$ 10,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$
5,000,000 BBB Baa2
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$
- BBB- or below Baa3 or below
Barclays Bank Formatted Table
Threshold Fitch Moody's
$ 25,000,000 AAA Aaa
$ 20,000,000 AA- to AA+ AA3 to Aa1
$ 15,000,000 A- to A+ A3 to A1
$ 10,000,000 BBB+ Baa1
$
5,000,000 BBB Baa2
$
- BBB- or below Baa3 or below
APPENDIX C – Business Risks
Business Risks Topology
Commodity Counterparty Process Volume Budget Regulatory
Risk Risk Risk Risk Risk Risk
Receivables Market Load Market Market
Price Risk
Risk Deadline Risk Uncertainty Uncertainty Uncertainty
Performance Reporting Load Load
Volume Risk Supply Risk
Risk Risk Uncertainty Uncertainty
M2M/Forward Generation Forecast Forecast
Curve Risk Uncertainty Error Error
Liquidity Risk
Basis Risk
Correlation
Risk
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APPENDIX D – Glossary
Back Office – That part of a trading organization which handles transaction accounting,
confirmations, management reporting, and working capital management.
Bilateral Transaction - Any physical or financial transaction between two
counterparties, neither of whom is an Exchange or market entity (e.g. MISO).
Capacity – The real power output rating of a generator or system, typically in
megawatts, measured on an instantaneous basis.
Commodity - A basic good used in commerce that is interchangeable with other
commodities of the same type. Commodities are most often used as inputs in the
production of other goods or services. The quality of a given commodity may differ
slightly, but it is essentially uniform across producers. When they are traded on an
exchange, commodities must also meet specified minimum standards, also known as a
basis grade.
Financial Bilateral Transaction – A Bilateral Transaction that is non-physical and is
defined by a Source Point, Sink Point, and Delivery Point that may be any CP Nodes as
specified by the Midwest ISO.
Financial Forward – An agreement regarding a position in a specified commodity, a
specified price, and a specified future settlement date, that does not result in physical
delivery of the commodity. Rather one party in the agreement makes a payment to the
other party on the basis of the commodity price at the future date.
Front Office – That part of a trading organization which solicits customer business,
services existing customers, executes trades and ensures the physical delivery of
commodities.
Hedging Transaction - A transaction designed to reduce the exposure of a specific
outstanding position or portfolio; “fully hedged” equates to complete elimination of the
targeted risk and “partially hedged” implies a risk reduction of less than 100%.
Mark-to-Market Value – A measure of the current value of unrealized positions;
includes both Open Positions and Closed Positions.
Maturity – The time between the date on which a transaction is executed to the last date
that power or gas will flow (in the case of physical transactions) or be settled financially
(in the case of financial transactions). For products such as RECs which may be
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delivered independent of energy flow, the maturity shall be defined as the vintage
period plus any additional time it may take to deliver the RECs, which may extend
beyond / past the vintage period
Middle Office – That part of a trading organization that measures and reports on
market risks, develops risk management policies and monitors compliance with those
policies, manages contract administration and credit, and keeps management and the
Board informed on risk management issues.
Policy – Dover’s Governing Policy for Energy Commodity Risk, as amended and
approved by The Utility Committee.
Portfolio – A collection of transactions.
Realized Gains/(Losses) – The amount earned (or lost) from a transaction, considered
to be realized once the time for performance has lapsed (e.g. delivery of power in the
case of physical transactions or expiration of an option in the case of financial
transactions).
Term – The total duration of a contract, defined as the number of days between the
beginning flow date and ending flow date, inclusive..-
Unrealized Gains/ (Losses) – The amount expected to earn (lose) on a specific
transaction(s); however, the time for performance has not lapsed. The total value of
Unrealized Gains/ (Losses) is the Mark-to-Market value.
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APPENDIX E – Swap Transaction Representative
Purpose:
To ensure that the City of Dover, a Special Entity under the Dodd-Frank Financial Reform
Act, selects a qualified representative (“Representative”) to provide advice and guidance
when entering into swap transactions with Swap Dealers or Major Swap Participants.
Definitions:
Special Entity: As defined in 7 U.S.C. 6s(h)(2)(C) and further interpreted in 17 C.F.R.
23.401(c). The City of Dover is a Special Entity as defined by 17 C.F.R. 23.401(c)(2).
Swap Dealer: As defined in 7 U.S.C. 1a(49) and further interpreted in 17 C.F.R. 1.3(ggg)
Major Swap Participant: As defined in 7 U.S.C. 1a(33) and further interpreted in 17 C.F.R.
1.3(hhh)
Representative: As defined in this policy and 17 C.F.R. 23.450
Policy:
Selection: The City of Dover shall endeavor to seek and employ an individual or entity that
will voluntarily act as a Representative for all energy commodity swap transactions
between XXXX and any Swap Dealer or Major Swap Participant. The Representative must
meet the following qualifications identified in 17 C.F.R. 23.450(b):
(i) Has sufficient knowledge to evaluate the transaction and risks;
(ii) Is not subject to a statutory disqualification;
(iii) Is independent of the swap dealer or major swap participant;
(iv) Undertakes a duty to act in the best interests of the Special Entity it represents;
(v) Makes appropriate and timely disclosures to the Special Entity;
(vi) Evaluates, consistent with any guidelines provided by the Special Entity, fair pricing
and the appropriateness of the swap; and
(vii) In the case of a Special Entity as defined in § 23.401(c)(2) or (4), is subject to
restrictions on certain political contributions imposed by the Commission, the
Securities and Exchange Commission, or a self-regulatory organization subject to the
jurisdiction of the Commission or the Securities and Exchange Commission;
provided however, that this paragraph (b)(1)(vii) of this section shall not apply if the
representative is an employee of the Special Entity.
The Representative and the City of Dover shall enter into a legal agreement that binds the
Representative to comply with items (i) through (vii) in this policy.
At no longer than any 12 month interval, the City of Dover shall review the performance of
the Representative to ensure compliance with items (i) through (vii) in this policy.
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EXHIBIT B
DOVER NOTIONAL TRANSACTION
LIMITS EVALUATION
KEVIN GALKE
9/XX/22
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WHAT’S CHANGED SINCE LIMITS WERE PUT IN PLACE
o Significant increase in forward market prices
o Retirement of McKee Run generation has made market purchases a larger piece of
Dover’s generation portfolio
o Generation MWh
o Risk Offset
o Raceway Solar uncertainty
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FORWARD CURVE BACKGROUND
o Forward curves reflect the market consensus for the value of a commodity in specific
future delivery periods
o Indicative of price to transact during these periods
o Used to value future positions
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FORWARD CURVE COMPARISON - NYMEX
$9
$8
$7
$6
$5
$4
$3
$2
$1
$-
9.9.22 Forward Curve 8.24.15 Forward Curve
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FORWARD CURVE COMPARISON – WEST HUB PEAK
$180
$160
$140
$120
$100
$80
$60
$40
$20
$-
8.24.15 Forward Curve 9.9.22 Forward Curve
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FORWARD CURVE COMPARISON – WEST HUB OFF PEAK
$160
$140
$120
$100
$80
$60
$40
$20
$-
8.24.15 Forward Curve 9.9.22 Forward Curve
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PROMPT YEAR ON PEAK PURCHASE ABILITY
500,000
450,000
400,000
350,000
300,000
MWh 250,000
200,000
150,000
100,000
50,000
-
8.24.15 Forward Curve 9.9.22 Forward Curve
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ON PEAK PURCHASING MW BY YEAR – CURRENT $20M LIMIT
140
120
100
80
60
40
20
0
2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 2032 2033
8.24.15 Forward Curve 9.9.22 Forward Curve
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ALTERNATIVE APPROACH: SHIFT NOTIONAL LIMIT TO VOLUME
o Historically risk policy used a notional value limit to constrain purchasing
o Rising prices require additional limits
o Falling prices leave excess purchasing ability
o Shifting from notional limits to volume approach potentially right-sizes limits
o Internal city limitations?
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DRAFT RECOMMENDATION
o Increase RMC notional limits from $20M to $40M
o Retains same purchasing power as originally approved
o Maintains operational flexibility
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Item 4.
CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
ACTION FORM
PROCEEDING: Council Committee of the Whole (Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee)
DEPARTMENT OF ORIGIN: City Manager’s Office SUBMITTED ON: December 6, 2022
PREPARED BY: Sharon J. Duca, P.E., Assistant City Manager
REVIEWED BY: David S. Hugg, III, City Manager
SUBJECT: Dover Roundabout Analysis for Governors Boulevard, Ross Street and Bradford
Street
TIMETABLE: Pending selection by City Council.
RELATED PROJECT: n/a
EXHIBITS Exhibit A – Governors Avenue/Ross Street and Bradford Street Safety
Improvement Options
REFERENCE: n/a
EXPENDITURE REQUIRED: n/a
AMOUNT BUDGETED: n/a
FUNDING SOURCE (Dept./Page in CIP & Budget): n/a
STAFF RECOMMENDATION:
For Council to receive public input regarding the options presented and to allow for additional research
into low impact traffic calming options.
BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS:
The six-way intersection of Governors Boulevard, Ross Street and Bradford Street was added to the City
of Dover’s 2023 Transportation Priorities listing due to several traffic accidents that have occurred as well
as related safety issues. As a result of these concerns, Representative Sean Lynn has offered to fund a
solution to this traffic concern through community transportation (CT) funds. In turn, the Delaware
Department of Transportation (DelDOT), through a consultant, has analyzed three different
roundabout/traffic circle options. The results of this analysis are provided in Exhibit A.
Each option analyzed has advantages and disadvantages. Option 1 is a modern roundabout that maintains
all lanes on all roads at the junction. One of the main disadvantages of this option is that it would require
the total take of six (6) existing homes and properties. The project also could not be pursued with CT
funds as it involves right-of-way and drainage impacts beyond the scope of the traffic calming program.
Option 1a is a modified roundabout that eliminates lanes on Ross Street and Bradford Street to reduce the
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size of the roundabout. One of the main disadvantages of this option is that it would still impact four (4)
properties which includes the total take of two (2) existing homes and properties. This project also could
not be pursued with CT funds for the same reasons as that presented for Option 1.
Option 2 is a mini traffic circle within the existing limits of the intersection to act as a traffic calming
device. Due to the size, larger vehicles would need to utilize the fully mountable central island. This is a
relatively new form of traffic control that may require an educational component to get local motorists
familiar with its use. This option could be pursued with CT funds.
It should be noted that the speed on Governors Boulevard was reduced earlier this year to 25 MPH from
35 MPH. A six (6) month evaluation of the impact is currently being scheduled by DelDOT. Other traffic
calming options can also be reviewed by DelDOT including adding additional signage and painting the
roadway, such as narrowing lanes.
As a result of the above staff recommends receiving public input regarding the options presented and to
allow for additional research into low impact options due to the disadvantages associated with Options 1,
1a and 2 above. Should City Council select Option 2, City staff can work with DelDOT and
Representative Lynn’s office to proceed with design and ultimately installation.
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Governors Avenue/Ross Street and Bradford Street November 2022
Safety Improvement Options
Governors Avenue/Ross Street and Bradford Street
Safety Improvement Options
November 2022
Option 1 – 6-Legged Roundabout – Maintain all Lanes
Option 1 is a roundabout concept that maintains all lanes on Governors Avenue, Ross Street and S.
Bradford Street. The size of the roundabout is necessary to accommodate all legs at this junction while
maintaining entry and exit flares on all 6 legs of the junction. This option also provides pedestrian
accessibility throughout the intersection and accommodates design vehicles up to a WB-50 for several
(but not all) turning movements. This concept was developed primarily to show the extent of impacts that
would result from constructing a modern roundabout that maintains all lanes on all roads at this junction.
Advantages:
• Maintains all lanes of travel on the existing six legs of the intersection.
• Splitter islands provide direction (channelization) for vehicles when entering the roundabout to
direct them into the circulating lane of the roundabout, while also providing pedestrian refuge.
• Roundabouts act as a traffic calming device and do not give priority to any one leg of the
intersection. They are also proven to improve safety as left turning movements are eliminated.
• Improves sight distances on each leg of the intersection.
• Offers beautification options in the center island.
Disadvantages:
• Requires the total take of 6 existing homes and properties adjacent to the intersection.
• Overall cost for design and construction would be the highest of all 3 options.
• Would require extensive drainage and stormwater management devices due to the added
pavement to the intersection.
• Even as shown, does not meet FHWA (NCHRP) roundabout design guidance for several
approaches in terms of approach or departure radii to obtain approach/circulating/departure
speed consistency.
• Eliminates some parking along each leg of the intersection.
• Creates conflicts with 2 existing driveways which will require modifying driveway access.
• Does not qualify as a Traffic Calming project due to right-of-way and drainage impacts. City of
Dover would have to work with Dover/Kent MPO for eventual inclusion into the CTP.
Option 1a – 6-Legged Roundabout – Limited Access on Ross Street and S. Bradford Street
Option 1a is a modification of Option 1 and eliminates lanes on Ross Street and S. Bradford Street to help
reduce the size of the proposed roundabout. This option also provides pedestrian accessibility
throughout the intersection and accommodates design vehicles up to an SU-40 for most movements.
Advantages:
• Splitter islands provide direction (channelization) for vehicles when entering the roundabout to
direct them into the circulating lane of the roundabout, while also providing pedestrian refuge.
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Governors Avenue/Ross Street and Bradford Street November 2022
Safety Improvement Options
• Roundabouts act as a traffic calming device and do not give priority to any one leg of the
intersection. They are also proven to improve safety as left turning movements are eliminated.
• Improves sight distances on each leg of the intersection.
• Offers beautification options in the center island.
• The limited access option allows for a smaller roundabout (and lower cost) compared to Option 1.
• Access restrictions on Ross Street and S. Bradford Street help to reduce cut through traffic.
Disadvantages:
• Requires the total take of 2 existing homes and properties adjacent to the intersection and
negotiation with 2 other homeowners due to minor property impacts near the roundabout.
• Higher cost for design and construction compared to Option 2.
• Would require extensive drainage and stormwater management devices due to the added
pavement to the intersection.
• Eliminates some parking along each leg of the intersection.
• Creates conflicts with 2 existing driveways which will require modifying driveway access.
• Eliminates through movements on 2 approaches – although on low volume roads with relatively
short diversion routes.
• Does not qualify as a Traffic Calming project due to right-of-way and drainage impacts. City of
Dover would have to work with Dover/Kent MPO for eventual inclusion into the CTP.
Option 2 – 6-Legged Mini Traffic Circle
Option 2 is a 6-legged mini traffic circle located within the existing intersection limits to act as a traffic
calming device through the existing intersection. This option also provides pedestrian accessibility
throughout the intersection and accommodates design vehicles up to an SU-40, similar to existing
conditions. Larger trucks (WB-67) can still travel straight through this intersection along Governor’s
Avenue by utilizing the fully mountable central island.
Advantages:
• Mini Traffic Circles act as a traffic calming device and do not give priority to any one leg of the
intersection. They are also proven to improve safety as left turning movements are eliminated.
• Lowest cost for design and construction compared to other options.
• Would require minimal drainage improvements and no stormwater management.
• Does not require any right of way takings or major property impacts.
• Accommodates smaller design vehicles, limiting trucks entering the neighborhoods.
• Can be pursued as a Traffic Calming project.
Disadvantages:
• Eliminates a small amount of curbside parking along each leg of the intersection.
• Not enough room to accommodate splitter islands, providing less channelization for vehicles
approaching the roundabout compared to the roundabout options, and no refuge for pedestrians.
• Relatively new form of traffic control (mini-traffic circle) may require an educational component to
get local motorists more familiar with its use, particularly by truck drivers that will need to drive
across the central island to make several turning movements.
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Item 5.
City of Dover
Fiscal Year
2022 Audit Results
January 10, 2023
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SBC
• Audit of the June 30, 2022, financial
statements
• Performance of the Uniform Grant
Scope of Guidance Single Audit
• Available for year-round consultation
Services
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Summary of the Results
Item 5.
SBC
▪ Issued an unmodified opinion on the financial
statements
▪ We did not discover any instances of fraud
▪ Discovered no material weaknesses in internal
controls
▪ Received full cooperation from management
▪ Uniform grant guidance audit is in process
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Item 5.
SBC
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Assessment of Control Environment
Item 5.
SBC
Area Points to Consider Our Assessment
• Key executive integrity, ethics, and behavior
• Control consciousness and operating style
Control • Commitment to competence
Environment • Board’s participation in governance and oversight
• Organizational structure, responsibility, and authority
• HR policies and procedures
Risk • Mechanisms to anticipate, identify, and react to significant events
Assessment • Processes and procedures to identify changes in GAAP, business practices, and internal control
• Adequate performance reports produced from information systems
• Information systems are connected with business strategy
Information & • Commitment of HR and finance to develop, test, and monitor IT systems and programs
Communication • Business continuity and disaster recovery for IT
• Established communication channels for employees to fulfill responsibilities
• Adequate communication across organization
• Existence of necessary policies and procedures
• Clear financial objectives with active monitoring
Control • Logical segregation of duties
Activities • Periodic comparisons of book-to-actual and physical count-to-books
• Adequate safeguards of documents, records, and assets
• Assess controls in place
• Periodic evaluations of internal controls
Monitoring • Implementation of improvement recommendations
Not effective
Suggested improvements
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Evaluation of Key Processes
Item 5.
SBC
Process Function A B C D Our Assessment
• Cash Management • Investment Accounting
• Investment Monitoring • Investment Valuation
Treasury ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
• Investment Policy • Debt Accounting
• Reconciliation • Debt Compliance
• Methodology
Estimation • Information ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
• Calculation
• Accounting Principles and • General Ledger and Journal
Disclosure Entry Processing
Financial
• Closing the Books • Verification and Review of ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Reporting
• Report Preparation Results
• Purchasing
• Receiving
Expenditures ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
• Accounts Payable and Cash
Disbursement
A Understand the Process B What Can Go Wrong? Not effective
C Walk-through D Test of Controls/Substantive Suggested improvements
Effective
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Process Function A B C D Our Assessment
• Attendance Reporting
• Payroll Accounting and Processing
Payroll ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
• Payroll Disbursements
• Cash Receipts
• Revenue Recognition
Revenue • Reconciliation ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
• Cutoff
• Physical Custody
• Asset and Construction in Process Accounting
Fixed Assets ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
• Report Preparation
A Understand the Process B What Can Go Wrong? Not effective
C Walk-through D Test of Controls/Substantive Suggested improvements
Effective
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Required
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1. Auditor’s Responsibilities Under Generally Accepted Auditing Standards (GAAS)
The financial statements are the responsibility of management. Our audit was designed in accordance with auditing standards
generally accepted in the United States of America, and provide for reasonable, rather than absolute, assurance that the financial
statements are free of material misstatement. We were engaged to perform our audit in accordance with the standards of the
accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
2. Significant Accounting Policies
Management has the responsibility for the selection and use of appropriate accounting policies. In accordance with the terms of
our engagement letter, we will advise management about the appropriateness of accounting policies and their application.
The significant accounting policies used by management are described in the notes to the financial statements.
3. Auditor’s Judgments About the Quality of Accounting Principles
We discuss our judgments about the quality, not just the acceptability, of accounting principles selected by management,
the consistency of their application, and the clarity and completeness of the financial statements, which include related
disclosures.
We have reviewed the significant accounting policies adopted by the City and have determined that these policies are
acceptable accounting policies.
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4. Audit Adjustments
We are required to inform the City’s oversight body about adjustments arising from the audit (whether recorded or not) that could
in our judgment either individually or in the aggregate have a significant effect on the entity’s financial reporting process. We also
are required to inform the City’s oversight body about unadjusted audit differences that were determined by management to be
individually and in the aggregate, immaterial.
No audit adjustments were required.
5. Fraud and Illegal Acts
We are required to report to the City’s oversight body any fraud and illegal acts involving senior management
and fraud and illegal acts (whether caused by senior management or other employees) that cause a material misstatement of the
financial statements.
Our procedures identified no instances of fraud or illegal acts.
6. Material Weaknesses in Internal Control
We are required to communicate all significant deficiencies in the City’s systems of internal controls, whether or not they are also
material weaknesses.
There were no material weaknesses noted during the audit.
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7. Disagreements with Management on Financial Accounting and Reporting Matters
None.
8. Serious Difficulties Encountered in Performing the Audit
None.
9. Major Issues Discussed with Management Prior to Continuance
None.
10. Management Representations
We received certain written representations from management as part of the completion of the audit.
11. Consultation with Other Accountants
To our knowledge, there were no consultations with other accountants since our appointment as the
City’s independent public accountants.
12. Independence
As part of our client acceptance process, we go through a process to ensure we are independent of the
City. We are independent of the City.
13. Non-attest Services
None.
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• Plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance that there is no material misstatement
caused by error or fraud;
• Comply with GAAS AU-C 240 “Consideration of Fraud in a Financial Statement Audit”;
• Approach all audits with an understanding that fraud could occur in any entity, at any time, by anyone;
and
• Perform mandatory procedures required by GAAS and our firm policies.
Examples of Procedures Performed
• Discuss thoughts and ideas in areas where the financial statements might be susceptible to material
misstatement due to fraud;
• Understand pressures on the financial statement results;
• Understand the tone and culture of the organization;
• Look for unusual or unexpected transactions, relationships, or procedures;
• Discussions with individuals outside of finance;
• Evaluate key processes and controls; and
• Consider information gathered throughout the audit.
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Engagement Team Contact Info
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Bill Seymour, CPA Graylin Smith, CPA, CGFM
Advisory Partner
Engagement Partner
Office: 410-584-1401
Office: 410-584-1404 Cell: 410-340-3515
Mobile: 443-220-4401
Home: 410-877-3192 Home: 410.252.1395
wseymour@sbandcompany.com gsmith@sbandcompany.com
Executive Assistant Executive Assistant:
Susan Teneza Kristina Ortiz
410-584-9303 Office: 410-584-9309
steneza@sbandcompany.com kortiz@sbandcompany.com
Christopher Lehman, CPA, MBA
Audit Partner
Office: 410-584-2201
Mobile: 301-785-7408
clehman@sbandcompany.com
Executive Assistant
Susan Teneza
410-584-9303
steneza@sbandcompany.com
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Maryland Washington, D.C. Pennsylvania Virginia South Florida
10200 Grand Central Avenue 1200 G Street, NW 1500 Market Street 6802 Paragon Place 4000 Hollywood Boulevard
Suite 250 Suite 809 Suite 1200 Suite 410 Suite 555-S
Owings Mills, MD 21117 Washington, DC 20005 Philadelphia, PA 19102 Richmond, VA 23230 Hollywood, FL 33021
410.584.0060 202.434.8684 215.665.5749 804.441.6290 954.843.3477
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ANNUAL
COMPREHENSIVE
FINANCIAL
REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
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ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE
FINANCIAL REPORT
FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
Prepared by the Finance Department
Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
THE CITY OF DOVER’S ANNUAL COMPREHENSIVE FINANCIAL REPORT WAS
PREPARED BY THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT
TRACEY LISIECKI
FINANCIAL REPORTING & ACCOUNTING MANAGER
ROBIN DICKERSON
ACCOUNTANT II
DEBBIE O’BRIEN
ACCOUNTANT I
SHARON DANIEL
ACCOUNT CLERK II
CINDY FLETCHER
PAYROLL SPECIALIST
SPECIAL APPRECIATION IS EXTENDED TO
ALL PERSONNEL THROUGHOUT THE CITY FOR THEIR
CONTINUED SUPPORT OF THE FINANCE DEPARTMENT.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
PAGE
INTRODUCTORY SECTION 1
Letter of Transmittal .................................................................................................................................... 3
Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting ............................................................. 10
Mayor and Members of Council ................................................................................................................ 11
List of Elected Officials .............................................................................................................................. 12
List of Appointed Officials ......................................................................................................................... 13
List of Committees, Commissions, and Boards ......................................................................................... 14
Organization Chart .................................................................................................................................... 16
Vision.......................................................................................................................................................... 17
FINANCIAL SECTION 19
PART A - Report of Independent Public Accountants .......................................................................... 21
PART B - Management’s Discussion and Analysis .............................................................................. 27
PART C - Basic Financial Statements .................................................................................................. 45
Government-wide Financial Statements
Statement of Net Position..................................................................................................................... 47
Statement of Activities ......................................................................................................................... 48
Fund Financial Statements
Governmental Funds Balance Sheet ..................................................................................................... 49
Reconciliation of the Balance Sheet of Governmental Funds to the Statement of Net Position ......... 50
Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds ......... 51
Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances of
Governmental Funds to the Statement of Activities ........................................................................... 52
Statement of Net Position – Proprietary Funds .................................................................................... 53
Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Fund Net Position – Proprietary Funds ................ 54
Statement of Cash Flows – Proprietary Funds ...................................................................................... 55
Statement of Net Position – Fiduciary Funds........................................................................................ 56
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Statement of Changes in Net Position – Fiduciary Funds ................................................................... 57
Notes to Financial Statements
Index - Notes to Financial Statements ................................................................................................ 59
Notes to Financial Statements ............................................................................................................ 61
Part D - Required Supplementary Information ............................................................................... 125
General Fund – Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances – Budget and
Actual (Non-GAAP Basis) ......................................................................................................... 127
Police Pension Fund
Schedule of Changes in Net Pension Liability, Related Ratios........................................................... 129
Schedule of Employer Contributions................................................................................................. 130
Schedule of Investment Returns ....................................................................................................... 130
General Employee Pension Fund
Schedule of Changes in Net Pension Liability, Related Ratios........................................................... 132
Schedule of Employer Contributions................................................................................................. 133
Schedule of Investment Returns ....................................................................................................... 133
Delaware Public Employee Retirement System – County and Municipal Police and Firefighter’s
Pension Plan
Schedule of the City of Dover’s Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability ........................... 135
Schedule of the City of Dover’s Contributions .................................................................................. 135
Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund
Schedule of Changes in Net OPEB Liability, Related Ratios............................................................... 136
Schedule of City’s Contributions ....................................................................................................... 137
Schedule of Investment Returns ....................................................................................................... 137
Notes to Required Supplementary Information
Governmental Budgets...................................................................................................................... 138
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Part E - Supplementary Information................................................................................................ 139
General Fund Combining Schedules ............................................................................................. 141
Combining General Fund Balance Sheet ........................................................................................... 142
Combining Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances of the General Fund
(Non-GAAP Basis) .............................................................................................................................. 143
Governmental Capital Projects Fund – Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund
Balances – Budget and Actual (Non-GAAP Basis) .............................................................................. 144
Financial Statements Special Revenue Funds ................................................................................ 145
Special Revenue Funds – Combining Balance Sheet ......................................................................... 147
Special Revenue Funds – Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund
Balances ............................................................................................................................................. 148
Police Federal Grants – Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance – Budget
(Non-GAAP Basis) and Actual ............................................................................................................ 149
Police State Grants – Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance – Budget
(Non-GAAP Basis) and Actual ............................................................................................................ 150
Library Grants – Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance – Budget (Non-
GAAP Basis) and Actual ..................................................................................................................... 151
Municipal Street Aid Fund – Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance –
Budget (Non-GAAP Basis) and Actual ................................................................................................ 152
Housing Programs – CDBG – Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balance –
Budget (Non-GAAP Basis) and Actual ................................................................................................ 153
ARPA Funding Grant .......................................................................................................................... 154
State of Delaware Department of Transportation Grants – Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and
Changes in Fund Balance – Budget (Non-GAAP Basis) and Actual .................................................... 154
Substance Abuse Prevention Program – Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund
Balance – Budget (Non-GAAP Basis) and Actual ............................................................................... 155
Electronic Red Light Safety Program – Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in
Unreserved Fund Balance – Budget (Non-GAAP Basis) and Actual .................................................. 155
Lodging Tax Fund – Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Unreserved Fund Balance –
Budget (Non-GAAP Basis) and Actual ................................................................................................ 156
Realty Transfer Tax Fund – Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Unreserved Fund
Balance – Budget (Non-GAAP Basis) and Actual ............................................................................... 156
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Proprietary Fund Types - Enterprise Funds ................................................................................... 157
Electric Revenue Fund – Schedule of Revenues and Expenses – Budget (Non-GAAP Basis) and Actual
........................................................................................................................................................... 159
Electric Improvement & Extension Fund – Schedule of Revenues and Expenses – Budget (Non-GAAP
Basis) and Actual ............................................................................................................................... 160
Water Fund Schedule of Revenues and Expenses Budget (Non-GAAP Basis) and Actual ................ 161
Water Improvement & Extension Fund Schedule of Revenues and Expenses Budget (Non-GAAP
Basis) and Actual ............................................................................................................................... 162
Wastewater Fund Schedule of Revenues and Expenses Budget (Non-GAAP Basis) and Actual ....... 163
Wastewater Improvement & Extension Fund Schedule of Revenues and Expenses Budget (Non-
GAAP Basis) and Actual ..................................................................................................................... 164
Proprietary Fund Types - Internal Service Funds ........................................................................... 165
Worker’s Compensation – Schedule of Revenues and Expenses – Budget (Non-GAAP Basis) and
Actual................................................................................................................................................. 166
Fiduciary Fund Types – Pension and Other Employee Benefit Trusts ............................................. 167
Police Pension, Employee Pension, and Other Post-Employment Benefit (OPEB) - Combining
Statement of Net Position – Fiduciary Funds .................................................................................... 167
Statement of Changes in Net Position – Fiduciary Funds ................................................................. 168
Fiduciary Fund Types – Custodial ................................................................................................. 169
Combining Statement of Net Position – Custodial Funds ................................................................. 170
Combining Statement of Changes in Net Position – Custodial Funds ............................................... 170
STATISTICAL SECTION 171
Net Position by Component .............................................................................................................. 174
Changes in Net Position..................................................................................................................... 175
Fund Balances of Governmental Funds ............................................................................................. 177
Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds .......................................................................... 178
Governmental Activities Tax Revenues by Source ........................................................................... 180
Assessed and Estimated Actual Value of Taxable Property ............................................................. 181
Property Tax Rates – All Direct and Overlapping Governments with the Capital School District ..... 182
Principal Tax Payers ........................................................................................................................... 183
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Property Tax Levies and Collections .................................................................................................. 184
STATISTICAL SECTION – CONTINUED
Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type.................................................................................................. 185
Ratio of Net General Obligation Bonded Debt to Assessed Value and Net Bonded Debt Per Capita
........................................................................................................................................................... 186
Ratio of Annual Debt Service Expenditures for General Bonded Debt to Total General Expenditures
........................................................................................................................................................... 187
Computation of Direct and Overlapping Debt with the Capital School District ................................ 188
Computation of Legal Debt Margin ................................................................................................... 189
Revenue Bond Coverage – Electric Revenue Bonds .......................................................................... 190
Revenue Bond Coverage – Water Bonds........................................................................................... 191
Revenue Bond Coverage – Wastewater Bonds ................................................................................. 192
Top Ten Water and Wastewater Utility Customers .......................................................................... 193
Top Ten Electric Utility Customers .................................................................................................... 194
Demographic and Economic Statistics .............................................................................................. 195
Major Employers by Industry – Current Year and Nine Years Ago.................................................... 196
Full-time Equivalent City Government Employees by Function – Budgeted ................................... 197
Operating Indicators and Capital Assets Used in Operations ........................................................... 198
Summary of Insurance....................................................................................................................... 201
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INTRODUCTORY SECTION
LETTER OF TRANSMITTAL
CERTIFICATE OF ACHIEVEMENT FOR EXCELLENCE IN
FINANCIAL REPORTING
MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
LIST OF ELECTED OFFICIALS
LIST OF APPOINTED OFFICIALS
LIST OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS AND BOARDS
ORGANIZATION CHART
VISION
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December 20, 2022
The Honorable Mayor,
Honorable Council President,
Members of the City Council
and Citizens of the City of Dover
Dover, Delaware 19901
Ladies and Gentlemen:
I am pleased to submit the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report of the City of Dover for the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2022. This report is published to comply with the provisions of Article IV, Section 46 of the City Charter.
It is also intended to provide financial data to the tax and ratepayers, bondholders, trustees, banks, federal and
state agencies, and the financial community at large.
Management assumes full responsibility for the completeness and reliability of the information contained in this
report, based upon a comprehensive framework of internal control that it has established for this purpose. Because
the cost of internal control should not exceed anticipated benefits, the objective is to provide reasonable, rather
than absolute, assurance that the financial statements are free of any material misstatements.
The financial statements in this report have been audited by SB & Company, LLC, an independent firm of certified
public accountants as required by Section 46 of the City Charter. SB & Company, LLC has provided an unmodified
opinion on the City of Dover financial statements for the year ended June 30, 2022. The report of independent
public accountants is located at the front of the financial section of this report.
Management’s Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) provides a narrative introduction, overview, and analysis of the
basic financial statements. The MD&A complements this letter of transmittal and should be read in conjunction
with it. Our MD&A can be found immediately following the report of our independent auditors.
THE REPORTING ENTITY AND ITS SERVICES
The City of Dover was incorporated in 1829 under a Charter granted by the General Assembly. Dover is the Capital
of the State of Delaware and is in the central part of the State. It is home to the State Governor’s office, legislative
offices, and is the County seat for Kent County.
The City currently occupies a land area of 23.91 square miles and serves a population of approximately 39,491.
Dover’s governing body is composed of a Mayor and nine Council Members, with one Council Member elected by
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Council to serve as Council President. Two members of City Council are elected from each of the four districts; the
ninth Council member of Council and the Mayor are elected at-large. The Council is responsible for all matters of
policy and is the authority for levying taxes, securing revenues, authorizing expenditures of City funds and incurring
City debts. The City of Dover operates under a Council – Manager form of government.
The City provides a full range of services as mandated by the Charter or adopted by the City Council. They include
police protection, street, sanitation and stormwater maintenance, recreation, library, community development,
economic development, public improvements, planning and zoning, safety inspections, electric power generation
and distribution, water and wastewater services, legislative services, and general administration.
Within the City is a volunteer fire company that is autonomous. Under established criteria, the operations of the
Robbins Hose Fire Company are not a part of this report. However, the City provides financing for dispatching,
personnel costs, most of the building and equipment maintenance, supplies, and contractual services. The City also
provides funding to Robbins Hose for payments on fire engine no. 5 and fire engine Squad no. 1. These payments
are grouped under the Fire Department and are included in the General Fund.
The Fire Chief is elected by the volunteer members of the Fire Company. The City Council traditionally adopts the
election and officially appoints the Fire Chief for a one-year term. Therefore, the Fire Department is included in the
City organization chart.
The Capital School District does not meet the established criteria for inclusion in the reporting entity and,
accordingly, is excluded from this report.
The City Council shall, on or before the second Monday of June in each year, adopt a budget for the succeeding
fiscal year. This annual budget serves as the foundation for the City of Dover’s financial planning and control. The
budget is prepared by fund and department. With approval of the City Manager and Controller/Treasurer,
Department Heads may transfer resources within or between departments, except for salaries/fringe benefits and
capital project budgets. Transfers between funds and transfers of capital project budgets, however, need special
approval from the City Council.
ECONOMIC CONDITION AND FUTURE GROWTH
Dover continues to be the dominant center of population, employment, commerce, education, and culture in
Central Delaware. Economic growth continues in all sectors with construction and permit activity occurring during
the year, showing modest recovery from the effects of a nation-wide pandemic. Population and employment
growth remain steady, but consumer spending has been reduced and some retail market softness could continue
to impact utility and other revenues.
Growth in the health care and commercial/retail sectors is especially strong, with significant new projects occurring
throughout the City. New manufacturing businesses are creating significant employment opportunities and adding
to the City and County economies. Revitalization of the historic Downtown commercial core continues somewhat
slowly, but increasingly successful projects to include the older nearby residential neighborhoods is ongoing.
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There were 2,048 building permits of all types issued in FY22, up from the prior year. The City issued 3,725 business
licenses, slightly up from the previous year, reflecting a continued recovery of economic conditions. A year-to-year
comparison is not necessarily indicative of the health of Dover’s economy due to the timing of activity and the
variability of general economic factors.
Growth and development trends during fiscal year 2022 are discussed below.
Population Growth
The decennial census was conducted in 2020 and set Dover’s April 1, 2020 population at 39,403 (an increase of
about 9.3% since 2010). Dover’s population is projected to grow to 41,032 by 2030, with a sustained growth rate
of about 5% during each of the next ten-year periods. Statistically, Dover’s population is younger than that of the
County or the State, with a slightly lower proportion of population of senior citizens as well. Working-age adults
(23-64) are projected to remain stable as a percentage of the City’s population, making up slightly less than half of
the City’s population through 2030.
Residential Development
A renewed interest in the build-out of residential subdivisions occurred in FY22 for the City, with over eighty-three
(83) permits issued for a mix of one-family detached dwellings, duplexes, and townhomes. There was residential
construction activity in Eden Hill Farm TND, Patriot Village, Oak Shadows, Nottingham Meadows, and Lexington
Glen. A series of permits for one-family dwelling infill projects were also issued throughout the year including within
the area of the Downtown Development District and other scattered lots citywide. A number of manufactured
home placements also occurred on existing lots in Dover East Estates. Approximately thirty (30) new dwelling units
were completed and received Certificates of Occupancy by year’s end. FY22 also saw continued activity with Fence,
Shed, and Deck Permits as people made improvements at their residences. Construction activity for multi-family
units only included the completion in December 2021 of the reconstruction of the Baytree Apartment building
(previously destroyed by fire in April 2020).
Downtown Dover Redevelopment
Revitalization of the historic Downtown core is continuing in both commercial and residential sectors, with potential
new businesses locating in existing spaces, primarily along Loockerman Street. Through the efforts of groups like
National Council on Agricultural Life and Labor (NCALL) and Habitat for Humanity, numerous deteriorated and
blighted residential properties have been demolished and are being replaced by new owner-occupied dwellings,
transforming entire block-fronts adjacent to the commercial core. Over the course of FY 22, the City authorized
$16,642 in Permit Fee Waivers for 26 properties for the purpose of new housing or business. This includes
seventeen new homes which have been built or are in the process of being built within the Downtown Development
District. Addresses include 15, 35, and 39 North New Street; 2 and 147 South New Street; 14, 20, 60, 67, 101 and
103 South Queen Street; 23 and 25 South Governors Avenue; 217 North Kirkwood Street; 49 South Kirkwood Street
and 534 Fulton Street.
Retail/Commercial Development
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This sector continues to show significant growth with new and expanded locations along the major highway
corridors and throughout the City. Renovations were completed for numerous commercial projects, several of
which include the Sugar Factory Restaurant at Baileys, Bob’s Discount Furniture on North Dupont Highway, Rise
Physical Therapy in the Gateway West Shopping Center, the FedEx facility on Starlifter Avenue, the Macy’s
fulfillment center at the Dover Mall and Wing Stop on North Dupont Highway. The new facility for the Delaware
Solid Waste Authority is currently under construction. An office for Delaware State Police/Homeland Security, and
other commercial buildings and renovations were also completed in the Bay Road area.
Manufacturing, Health Care, Institutional and Other Sectors Development
Dover’s economy is well balanced across a range of sectors including manufacturing, health care, government and
military, education, and industrial categories. Manufacturing showed strong growth during FY22, with both small
and large firms such as Shore Industries and Avalon, and Delmarva Corrugated Packaging (a 450,000 square foot+
state of the art new manufacturer of corrugated paper packaging) making Dover home. In education, Delaware
State University has numerous renovation projects underway on both their main and downtown campus. The
Capital School District began construction of two middle schools and completed renovations of William Henry
school, damaged a year earlier by a tornado. Two large governmental projects are in development, and one
completed: site planning for a future Family Court facility is underway; and construction of a new, relocated U.S.
Post Office for Dover has been completed. Both locations are within the downtown area. The other governmental
project is the completion of the garage at the Delaware Department of Transportation Central District Facility.
Summary
Fiscal Year 2022 saw a continuation of strong growth in the state capital. Dover remains the geographic and
economic center of the County, and is well posed for future growth, development, and reinvestment.
LONG-TERM FINANCIAL PLANNING AND MAJOR INITIATIVES
The City Council continues its focus and commitment to improving the quality and reliability of our City assets and
infrastructure to continue to provide safe and reliable municipal services to the citizens of Dover. The City has $1.9
million in street paving and replacement of sidewalk projects in accordance with its street, concrete and alley
funding. The parks and recreation department has improvements and construction underway at numerous parks
within the City, totaling $0.9 million. The police department have asset additions totaling $0.5 million to include
the cooling tower/HVAC related project, tile floor replacement as well as upgrades to the existing camara system,
power backup, digital recording system and software/computer upgrades for an online Ticketrak system. Total
vehicle and equipment purchases for the General fund totaled approximately $1.5 million.
The electric utility had fixed asset additions totaling $7.4 million in fiscal year 2022. Many projects involved our
Electric Engineering team as well as our Transmission and Distribution crews. The installation of transformers,
conductors, and metering work of approximately $2.7 million completed in the areas known as Towne Point/White
Oak distribution, Delmarva Corrugated Packaging to include backup service, Verona Woods, Patriot Village,
Townsend Boulevard, College Road and several additional smaller projects. The City completed improvements to
the VanSant Plant to include Exciter replacement and Turbine Casing work of approximately $1.1 million. Another
phase of the LED Lighting conversion project was placed into service totaling $0.9 million. Additionally, the City also
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had a roofing project completed at Weyandt Hall on Reed Street and facility improvements at the Electric Utility
Admin location to include carpet/tile, windows paint and ceiling tiles and replacement of lighting with LED units
and HVAC system. These and some other smaller building improvement projects totaling approximately $0.7
million.
The water utility had capital improvements totaling $1.8 million. This total included $0.8 to include water storage
tank inspection and improvements, and wellhead redevelopment improvements in an effort to maintain operations
and/or increase or maintain the yield of each well. The City also had $0.6 million in water quality improvement
projects in the areas of West Street and Ross Street. The water quality improvement projects include either
replacement and/or relining of existing unlined cast iron pipes. Additionally, there was $0.4 million in equipment
purchases.
The wastewater utility had capital improvements totaling $1.8 million. Approximately $1.6 million of this total
included pumpstation upgrades to the following pumpstations: Puncheon Run, and Rodney Village. The City also
had smaller projects begin in the area(s) of Persimmon Apartments and Heatherfield and undertook manhole
replacement work on Stoney Drive. In addition to capital improvements, there was $0.1 million in equipment
purchases.
The City maintains a five-year Capital Investment Plan which serves as its planning and budgeting tool to program
upgrades and replacements to its equipment, facilities, and infrastructure. As part of this process, operating
expenses are identified, and funding sources are determined. Managers are required to rank capital expenditures
by criticality, based on the impacts on customer services and revenue losses. The fiscal year 2022/2023 Capital
Investment Plan totaled $23.3 million to include numerous vehicle, equipment, and infrastructure and utility
improvement projects. The Capital Investment Plan is presented to City Council each year during the budget
workshops, and the final plan is approved by City Council along with the annual budget.
In fiscal year 2023, the General Fund capital improvements budget is $6.3 million. The Public Works-Stormwater
department has an approved budget of $2.1 million for miscellaneous storm sewer, dam, and basin improvements
to include Persimmon Park Place, and Mirror Lake Drainage Basin improvements as well as replacement of Leaf Vac
equipment. The Parks and Recreation department has earmarked funding of $1.0 million for Park Improvements
at the Dover Park Building to include an addition of a Splash Pad and there is also funding of $0.7 million for Schutte
Park Skate Park. The Parks and Recreation project budgets include general funds, Parkland Reserve funds as well
as State Grant funding. The Public Works-Streets, Sanitation, and Grounds divisions have numerous equipment
and/or vehicle replacements totaling approximately $0.8 million. The Police department has funding available for
the officer body worn cameras, tasers and in-car camaras totaling $0.2 million. There are smaller appropriated
amounts for each of the following departments of the City to include: Information Technologies, Code Enforcement,
Facilities, Procurement and Inventory as well as funding for replacement fire equipment for the Robbins Hose
Company.
The City received funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) of 2021 the first tranche of which totaled $4.8
million, and the City has earmarked thus far for investment in streets, water, and sewer infrastructure projects. A
few of the projects are identified as follows: $2.2 million in a future well installation, $1.3 million in Water Quality
Improvement projects to include N. State Street and West Street East Alley. Expenditures in association of projects
funded with the ARPA funding should be spread over the qualifying period through December 2024.
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The Water Fund budget includes capital improvements of $0.9 million. Of the projects identified to be completed
are as follows: Wellhead Redevelopment, SCADA equipment upgrades and several smaller identified projects such
as Water Tank and Water Main upgrades.
The total Wastewater Fund capital improvements budget is $1.0 million and will be used for inflow and infiltration
removal, various pump station replacement/improvements and miscellaneous emergency repairs.
The Electric Fund is projecting $7.4 million in capital improvements for FY23. The new development budget totals
$1.4 million. The McKee Run Power plant decommissioning project continues and will span several years of which
the FY23 budget includes $4.0 million this as the project has slowly been progressing through DNREC environmental
sampling and testing requirements after which the plant decommissioning will be planned and initiated. The
electric administration division has projects totaling $1.6 million to include the REED street HVAC Overhaul and the
renovation of the Electric Admin rear log renovation. The electric engineering division has an array of capital
improvement projects totaling $0.7 million of this proposed amount there are software and equipment upgrades
for such things as SCADA Hardware Replacement, Small Cell Wireless Improvements and ArcFM Migration to
Electric Utility Network.
FINANCIAL POLICIES AND FINANCIAL PLANNING
Unassigned fund balances in the General Fund of 25.3% exceeded the policy guidelines of a minimum of 8% and
maximum of 12% of current year operating revenues as approved by City Council in the City of Dover financial
policies. This overage was attributed to higher than anticipated Transfer Tax receipts as well as lower than budgeted
expenditures along all functions of the government due to attrition and vacancies, and as a result, the fiscal year
2023 budget will be adjusted to address the overage.
The water and wastewater utility guidelines are to maintain a minimum budget balance of at least 8% and no
greater than 17% (two months) of the current year operating revenues. The current budget balances as of
June 30, 2022, for the utilities are water at 29.4% of the actual water revenues and wastewater at 29.8% of the
actual wastewater revenues. Both budget balances are outside of the guidelines and will be addressed in the fiscal
year 2023 budget.
The electric utility is to maintain a minimum budget balance of at least 12% (45 days) of the current year operating
revenues, less the Distribution of Earnings – PCA Credit. If the balances fall below the established percentages, the
City Manager is required to submit budgets to bring the balances up to minimum within three years. The electric
utility ended the year with a budget balance greater than the 12%, at 26.6%. This was attributed to higher than
projected power supply and generation cost offset by lower than anticipated divisional expense and debt service
expense.
The City policies also require non-recurring revenues to be set aside for capital improvements as designated by City
Council (reserve accounts) and a $700,000 contingency reserve in the General Fund, $250,000 each for the Water
and Wastewater Fund contingency reserves and $750,000 contingency in the Electric Revenue Fund to address
unforeseeable natural disasters and insurance losses. All major funds meet the contingency reserve requirements.
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MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF COUNCIL
Julia M. Pillsbury, William F. Hare, 2nd Fred A. Neil, 3rd David L. Anderson, 4th
1st District District District District
Roy Sudler, Jr., 4th
Gerald L. Rocha, Sr., Ralph L. Taylor, Jr., Tricia K. Arndt,
District,
1st District 2nd District 3rd District
Council President
Andre M. Boggerty, Robin R. Christiansen,
At-Large Mayor
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LIST OF ELECTED OFFICIALS
CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
List of Elected Officials
June 30, 2022
Length of Term
Service Expires
Mayor
Robin R. Christiansen 8 Years May 2023
City Council
At-Large
Andre M. Boggerty 1 Year May 2025
First District
Julia M. Pillsbury 9 months May 2023
Gerald L. Rocha, Sr. 1 Year May 2025
Second District
William F. Hare 11 Years May 2025
Ralph L. Taylor, Jr. 3 Years May 2023
Third District
Tricia K. Arndt 1 Year May 2023
Fred A. Neil 7 Years May 2025
Fourth District
David L. Anderson 11 Years May 2025
* Roy Sudler, Jr. 7 Years May 2023
* Council President
Note: length of service does not reflect previous, non-consecutive service, or interim appointment prior to
permanent appointment
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LIST OF APPOINTED OFFICIALS
CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
List of Appointed Officials
June 30, 2022
Length of Length of
Time in Time with
Position the City
City Clerk/Assistant Treasurer – Andria L. Bennett 8 Months 8 Months
City Manager – David S. Hugg, III 9 Months 4 Years
City Solicitor – Nicholas H. Rodriquez 54 Years 54 Years
Deputy City Solicitor – Gary E. Junge 2 Years 2 Years
Council President – Roy Sudler, Jr. 1 Year 7 Years
City Building Inspector – Mary Ellen Gray 1 Month 1 Month
City Planner – Mary Ellen Gray 1 Month 1 Month
Controller/Treasurer – Lori Peddicord 4 Years 7 Years
Fire Chief – David Carey 1 Year 2 Year
Fire Marshal – Jason A. Osika 6 Years 20 Years
Police Chief – Thomas Johnson 2 Years 2 Years
Note: length of service does not reflect previous, non-consecutive service, or interim appointment prior to permanent
appointment
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List of Committees, Commissions, and
Boards
Phillip McGinnis
Awards Committee
Sandra Taylor
Peggy Angel Rufus Mincey, Interim Executive Director/Secretary
Ronald R. Gough
Georgia Van Sant Dover Public Library Advisory Commission
Council Liaison Member, Vacancy
Board of Adjustment
Zachery C. Carter
K.C. Sheth, Chair Jill B. Street
Arthur G. Ericson, Vice Chair Vacancy
William A. Hufnal Vacancy
James N. Keller Vacancy
Richard D. Senato
Dover/Kent County MPO Council
Board of Assessment Appeals
Mayor Robin R. Christiansen
William Garfinkel, Accounting, Chair
Thomas Burns, R. E. Brokerage of Sales Downtown Dover Partnership Board of Directors
John G. Davis, Jr., Undesignated City Manager, David S. Hugg III
Douglas Doyle, R. E. Brokerage of Sales City Planner, Mary Ellen Gray
Vacancy, Accounting Mayor Robin R. Christiansen
Vacancy, Property Appraisal/Assessments Councilman Ralph L. Taylor, Jr.
Councilman Fred A. Neil
Construction and Property Maintenance Code Board of
Appeals Economic Development Committee
Councilman David L. Anderson, Chair Mayor Robin R. Christiansen, Chair
Councilman Fred A. Neil Councilman Ralph L. Taylor, Jr.
Councilman Gerald L. Rocha, Sr. Councilman Fred A. Neil
Matthew D. Campana, Rep. of Homeowners Kim I. Adams
Charles Martin, Rep. of Local R. E. Industry Assoc. Clayton E. Hammond II
City Manager, David S. Hugg III
Dover Fourth of July Celebration Committee
City Planner, Mary Ellen Gray
Mayor Robin R. Christiansen, Chair Diane Laird
Andrea Maucher, President/Vice Chair
Brett Scott, Vice-President Election Board
Lori Peddicord, Treasurer/Secretary At Large: Heather D. Ennis
Carolyn D. Courtney First District: Alfreda F. Dean
Vacancy Second District: Cherritta L. Matthews
Vacancy Third District: James W. Brockton
Vacancy Fourth District: M. Milford Caldwell, Jr.
Vacancy Andria L. Bennett, City Clerk (Liaison Member)
Vacancy
Ethics Commission
Dover Housing Authority Jonathon Sadlowski
Todd M. Stonesifer Erika D. Crawford
Enrico LePore Brandy M. Walker
Robert F. Merritt Lisa M. Enright
Audrey Daniels Nancy H. Wagner
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List of Committees, Commissions, and
Boards - Continued
Michael Tholstrup
General Employee Pension Plan Board of Trustees
Michael W. Lewis
Councilman David L. Anderson
Councilman Ralph L. Taylor, Jr. Planning Commission
City Manager, David S. Hugg III At-Large: Dr. Bobby Jones
Controller/Treasurer, Lori Peddicord First District: Kathleen Welsh
Robert Gedney First District: Holly L. Malone
Ronald Coburn, Jr. Second District: Robert Hartman
Carolyn Courtney Second District: Andrea Maucher, Chair
Third District: Joan E. Denney
Historic District Commission
Third District: Chris Cooper
Vacancy (Chair) Business Rep./Resident Fourth District: John H. Baldwin, Sr.
Ann Baker Horsey, (Vice-Chair) Professional/Resident Fourth District: Kenneth Roach
Eric S. Czerwinski, Professional
Mary Terry Mason, Resident Police Pension Plan - Retirement Committee
Jonathan N.H. Street, Professional Councilman David L. Anderson
Councilman Ralph L. Taylor, Jr.
Human Relations Commission
City Manager, David S. Hugg III
At-Large: Vacancy Police Chief Thomas Johnson
First District: Paul Fleming (Ret. Lt.) Timothy Mullaney, Sr., Chair
First District: Joseph C. Simmons (Ret. Captain) Larry Gray
Second District: Vacancy (Ret. Sgt.) Steve Rogers
Second District: Vacancy
Third District: Alan Gaddis, Chair Public Advisory Committee of the Dover/Kent County
Third District: Wanda Mullen MPO
Fourth District: Rita Mishoe Paige Dr. Shanita A. Powell
Fourth District: Vacancy Jonathan Contant
Karen McGloughlin
Kent County Tourism Board of Directors
Albert W. Holmes, Jr. (At-Large Alternate)
Councilman Fred A. Neil
Safety Advisory and Transportation Committee
Kent Economic Partnership Board of Directors
Councilman Ralph L. Taylor, Jr., Chair
Mayor Robin R. Christiansen Chanda P. Jackson - Short
Legislative, Finance, and Administration Committee James E. Hosfelt, Jr.
Councilman David L. Anderson, Chair Silver Lake Commission
Jonathan D. Contant Vacancy, Chair
Daniel T. Shevock Kathleen Marie Doyle
Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Board John C. DeMarie
Welton N. Satchell
Councilman David L. Anderson
Marie E. Kozel
Councilman Ralph L. Taylor, Jr.
Michael W. Lewis
City Manager, David S. Hugg III
Joan M. Winters
Controller/Treasurer, Lori Peddicord
Human Resources Director, Kimberly Hawkins Utility Committee
Parks, Recreation and Community Enhancement Councilman Gerald L. Rocha, Sr., Chair
Dana Shelton
Councilman Andre M. Boggerty, Chair LaVaughn T. McCutcheon
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VISION
The City of Dover is a place where people want to live!
Through the team effort of its elected officials,
employees, and citizens, Dover is a clean and safe
community, with a future of balanced growth and
opportunity where all citizens are heard, enjoy a high
quality of life, and diversity is valued.
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FINANCIAL SECTION
THIS SECTION INCLUDES THE FOLLOWING:
PART A – REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
PART B – MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS
PART C – BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Government-wide Financial Statements
Fund Financial Statements
Notes to Financial Statements
PART D – REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
PART E – SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Combined Fund Statements
Budgetary Schedules
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC
ACCOUNTANTS
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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS ON THE
AUDIT OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
The Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council of
Dover, Delaware
Opinion
We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-
type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City of Dover,
Delaware (the City), as of and for the year ended June 30, 2022, and the related notes to the financial
statements, which collectively comprise the City’s basic financial statements as listed in the table of
contents.
In our opinion the accompanying financial statements present fairly, in all material respects, the
respective financial position of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major
fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the City, as of June 30, 2022, and the respective
changes in financial position and, where applicable, cash flows for the year then ended in accordance
with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America.
Basis for Opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of
America (GAAS). Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s
Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements section of our report. We are required to be
independent of the City, and to meet our other ethical responsibilities, in accordance with the relevant
ethical requirements relating to our audit. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our audit opinion.
Responsibilities of Management for the Financial Statements
The City’s management is responsible for the preparation and fair presentation of the financial
statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of
America, and for the design, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls relevant to the
preparation and fair presentation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement,
whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, management is required to evaluate whether there are conditions
or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the City’s ability to continue as
a going concern for a year after the financial statements are available for issue, including any currently
known information that may raise substantial doubt shortly thereafter.
Auditor’s Responsibilities for the Audit of the Financial Statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole
are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor’s report that
includes our opinion.
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Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not absolute assurance and therefore is not a
guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with GAAS will always detect a material misstatement
when it exists. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for
one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions,
misrepresentations, or the override of internal controls. Misstatements are considered material if there
is a substantial likelihood that, individually or in the aggregate, they would influence the judgment made
by a reasonable user based on the financial statements.
In performing an audit in accordance with GAAS, we:
• Exercise professional judgment and maintain professional skepticism throughout the audit.
• Identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due
to fraud or error, and design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks. Such
procedures include examining, on a test basis, evidence regarding the amounts and disclosures
in the financial statements.
• Obtain an understanding of internal controls relevant to the audit in order to design audit
procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an
opinion on the effectiveness of the City’s internal controls. Accordingly, no such opinion is
expressed.
• Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of significant
accounting estimates made by management, as well as evaluate the overall presentation of the
financial statements.
• Conclude whether, in our judgment, there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate,
that raise substantial doubt about the City’s ability to continue as a going concern for a
reasonable period of time.
We are required to communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters,
the planned scope and timing of the audit, significant audit findings, and certain internal controls–
related matters that we identified during the audit.
Required Supplementary Information
Accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America require that the
management’s discussion and analysis, the General fund-schedule of revenues, expenditures, and
changes in fund balance-budget and actual; the schedules of changes in net pension liability, related
ratios for the police pension plan and the general employee pension plan; the schedule of employer
contributions for the police pension plan and the general employee pension plan, the schedule of the
City’s proportionate share of the net pension liability for the county and municipal police and
firefighters pension plan; the schedule of the City’s contributions for the county and municipal police
and firefighters pension plan; and the schedule of changes in net OPEB liability, related ratios for the
OPEB plan, schedule of City contributions for the OPEB plan, and the schedule of investment returns
for the police pension plan, general employee pension plan, and OPEB plan, and the notes to required
supplementary information, as listed in the accompanying table of contents, be presented to supplement
the basic financial statements. Such information, although not a part of the basic financial statements,
is required by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board who considers it to be an essential part
of financial reporting for placing the basic financial statements in an appropriate operational, economic,
or historical context. We have applied certain limited procedures to the required supplementary
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information in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America,
which consisted of inquiries of management about the methods of preparing the information and
comparing the information for consistency with management’s responses to our inquiries, the basic
financial statements, and other knowledge we obtained during our audit of the basic financial
statements. We do not express an opinion or provide any assurance on the information because the
limited procedures do not provide us with sufficient evidence to express an opinion or provide any
assurance.
Supplementary Information
Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an opinion on the financial statements that
collectively comprise the City’s basic financial statements. The combining and individual fund
financial statements (nonmajor governmental funds, internal service funds, and fiduciary funds) and
budgetary comparison schedules are presented for purposes of additional analysis and are not a required
part of the basic financial statements.
The combining and individual fund financial statements and budgetary comparison schedules are the
responsibility of management and were derived from and relate directly to the underlying accounting
and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected
to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the basic financial statements and certain additional
procedures, including comparing and reconciling such information directly to the underlying
accounting and other records used to prepare the basic financial statements or to the basic financial
statements themselves, and other additional procedures in accordance with auditing standards generally
accepted in the United States of America. In our opinion, based on our audit and the procedures
described above, the combining and individual fund financial statements and supplementary schedules
are fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the basic financial statements as a whole.
Other Information
Management is responsible for the other information included in the annual comprehensive financial
report. The other information comprises the introductory and statistical sections but does not include
the financial statements and our independent public accountant’s report thereon. Our opinion on the
financial statements does not cover the other information, and we do not express an opinion or any
form of assurance thereon. In connection with our audit of the basic financial statements, our
responsibility is to read the other information and consider whether a material inconsistency exists
between the other information and the financial statements, or the other information otherwise appears
to be materially misstated. If, based on the work performed, we conclude that an uncorrected material
misstatement of the other information exists, we are required to describe it in our report.
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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND
ANALYSIS
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The City of Dover
Management’s Discussion and Analysis
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
The following is a discussion and analysis of the City of Dover’s (the City’s) financial activities for the fiscal
year ended June 30, 2022. Readers are encouraged to consider the information presented here in
conjunction with additional information provided in our letter of transmittal, which can be found on pages
3-9 of this report, and the City’s financial statements which follow this section.
Financial Highlights
The City’s assets and deferred outflows of resources exceeded its liabilities and deferred inflows of
resources by $267.6 million (net position). Included in this amount is a positive $38.0 million balance in
“unrestricted net position”. The total Net Position represents the funds available to meet the City’s ongoing
obligations to citizens and creditors. Governmental activities reported a positive unrestricted net position
of $6.8 million and the business-type activities; Water, Wastewater and Electric funds, reported a positive
$31.2 million unrestricted net position. The difference between the unrestricted amounts and the total net
position is $229.6 million, of which $75.1 million is restricted primarily for debt and capital construction
purposes, and $154.5 million is net investment in capital assets. Total assets increased for the
governmental activities by $9.3 million and the business-type activities total assets decreased in the
amount of $5.1 million. Deferred Outflows for both the governmental activities and business-type activities
increased by $6.2 million and $2.7 million respectively. Deferred Inflows increased for the governmental
activities by $0.2 million, and business-type activities decreased by $1.0 million. Liabilities decreased for
the governmental activities by $3.3 million, and for the business-type activities, the liabilities increased by
$0.7 million.
• For governmental activities, the City reported: a decrease of $0.8 million invested in capital assets,
an increase in restricted net assets of $4.3 million, and an increase of $15.1 million in unrestricted
net position. As a result of its operations, the City recognized a positive change in net position of
governmental activities of $18.6 million. The current year’s change in net position is $6.4 million
higher than the previous years’ change in net position and is primarily due to increases in program
revenues totaling $6.3 million including an increase in property taxes of $0.5 million, the expenses
increased across all functions of government except for the community and economic
development function. The increase in indirect expense allocation offset the increases in expense,
resulting in an overall increase in expense of $0.8 million. There was an increase in transfers of
$1.0 million, rounding out the increase in net position of $18.6 million.
• For business-type activities, the City reported: an increase of $0.7 million invested in capital
assets, a decrease in restricted net position of $3.7 million and an increase of $0.9 million in
unrestricted net position. As a result of its operations, the City recognized a negative change in
net position of business-type activities of $2.1 million, which is a decrease from last years’ positive
change of $9.3 million driven primarily by reductions of total revenues of $1.7 million which
includes a net increase of $1.7 million for water, wastewater, and electric charges for services.
Other contributing factors were a significant loss on investments totaling $3.5 million. Total
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expenses increased in the amount of $8.7 million substantially driven by an increase in electric
expenses of $8.1 million, as well as an increase in indirect expense allocations of $0.6 million
rounding out the decrease in net position of $2.1 million, which is $11.4 million less than the prior
years’ net increase.
Overview of the Financial Statements
This discussion and analysis section is intended to serve as an introduction to the City’s Annual
Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The ACFR consists primarily of three required components:
1) management’s discussion and analysis (this section), 2) the basic financial statements; and 3) required
supplementary information. The ACFR also includes optional supplementary information that provides
summary and detail level information, and a statistical section.
The basic financial statements are presented in two categories that present different views of the
City’s financial condition:
• The two government-wide financial statements (pages 47-48) provide both long-term and
short-term information about the City’s overall financial position and operations.
• The remaining (pages 49-57) fund financial statements focus on specific activities of City
government, reporting the City’s operations in more detail than the government-wide
statements. The City financial statements can be divided into three categories: governmental
funds, proprietary funds, and fiduciary funds.
- The Governmental fund statements (pages 49-52) tell how general government services, like
community services, planning, public safety, and public works, were financed in the short
term, as well as what remains for future spending.
- Proprietary fund statements (pages 53-55) offer short and long-term financial information
about the activities the government operates like a business, which for the City of Dover are
the Electric, Water & Wastewater Funds.
- The Fiduciary fund statements (pages 56-57) provide information about the financial
relationships in which the City acts solely as a trustee or custodian for the benefit of others,
to whom the resources belong. The City is the trustee, or fiduciary, for its Employee and
Police Pension plans and Other Post-Employment Benefits plan and acts in a custodial
capacity for the Fourth of July Celebration Committee and the Dover Days Celebration Fund,
none of which are component units of the City. All the City’s fiduciary activities are reported
in separate Statements of Fiduciary Net Position and Changes in Fiduciary Net Position.
These activities are excluded from the City’s other financial statements because the City may
not use these assets to finance its operations. The City is responsible for ensuring that the
assets reported in these funds are used for their intended purposes.
The financial statements also include notes (pages 61-123) that explain some of the information in them
and provide more detailed data. The statements are followed by a section of required supplementary
information (pages 127-138) that further explains and supports the information in the financial
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statements. Other supplementary information includes details on non-major funds and other information
that can be found on pages 141 through 170.
The following table summarizes the major features of the City’s financial statements, including the portion
of the City government they cover and the types of information they contain. The remainder of this
overview section of management’s discussion and analysis explains the structure and content of each of
the statements:
Major Features of City’s Government-wide and Fund Financial Statements
Government-wide
Statements Governmental Funds Proprietary Funds Fiduciary Funds
Scope Entire City The activities of the Activities the City Instances in which
government City that are not operates like private the City is the
(except fiduciary proprietary or businesses, such as trustee or
funds) fiduciary, such as electric, water and custodian for
public safety and wastewater funds someone else’s
public works resources
Required financial • Statement of • Balance sheet • Statement of • Statement of
statements net position • Statement of net position fiduciary net
• Statement of revenues, • Statement of position
activities expenditures, revenues, • Statement of
and changes in expenses, and changes in
fund balances changes in net fiduciary net
position position
• Statement of
cash flows
Accounting basis Accrual Modified accrual Accrual accounting Accrual accounting
and measurement accounting and accounting and and economic and economic
focus economic current financial resources focus resources focus
resources focus resources focus
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Continued
Government-wide
Statements Governmental Funds Proprietary Funds Fiduciary Funds
Type of All assets, deferred Generally, assets and All assets, deferred All assets and
asset/deferred outflows of deferred outflows of outflows of liabilities, both
outflows of resources, resources expected to resources, liabilities, short-term and
resources & liabilities, and be used up and and deferred inflows long-term
liability/ deferred inflows of liabilities and deferred of resources both
deferred inflows of resources both inflows of resources financial and capital,
resources financial and that come due or and short-term and
information capital, and short- available during the long-term
term and long- year or soon
term thereafter, no capital
assets, or long-term
liabilities included
Type of All revenues and Revenues for which All revenues and All revenues and
inflow/outflow expenses during cash is received expenses during the expenses during
information the year, during or soon after year, regardless of the year, regardless
regardless of when the end of the year; when cash is of when cash is
cash is received or expenditures when received or paid received or paid
paid goods or services
have been received
and payment is due
during the year or
soon thereafter
Government-wide Statements
The government-wide statements report information about the City as a whole using accounting methods
similar to those used by private-sector companies. The statement of net position includes all the City of
Dover’s assets, liabilities, and deferred inflows and outflows of resources with the difference reported as
net position. Net position is one way to measure the City’s financial health or position. Over time, increases
or decreases in the City’s net position is an indicator of whether its financial health is improving or
deteriorating, respectively. To assess the overall health of the City, one needs to consider additional
non-financial factors such as changes in the City’s property tax base and the condition of the City’s
physical assets and infrastructure. The government-wide financial statements of the City are divided
into two categories:
• Governmental activities—Most of the City’s basic services are included here, such as general
government, public safety, planning and code enforcement, public works, library and recreation,
community and economic development, central services, and financial administration. Property taxes,
business licenses, permits, sanitation fees, fines, utility transfers, and state and federal grants finance
most of these activities.
• Business-type activities—The City charges fees to customers to help it cover the costs of certain
services it provides. The City’s electric, water, and wastewater services are included here.
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Fund Financial Statements
The fund financial statements provide more detailed information about the City’s most significant funds—
not the City as a whole. Funds are accounting devices that the City uses to keep track of specific
sources of funding and spending for specific purposes. Some funds are required by State law and by
covenants. The City Council may also establish other funds to control and manage spending for other
purposes.
The City has three kinds of funds:
• Governmental Funds - Most of the City’s basic services are included in governmental funds, which
focus on (1) how cash and other financial assets that can readily be converted to cash flow in and
out, and (2) the balances left at year end that are available for spending. Consequently, the
governmental funds statements provide a detailed short-term view that helps one determine whether
there are more or fewer financial resources that can be spent soon to finance the City’s programs.
Because this information does not encompass the additional long-term focus of the government-wide
statements, we provide additional information on a separate schedule, which explains the relationship
(or differences) between them.
- Governmental Fund Balance classifications are reported to the extent to which they are constrained
as promulgated by GAAP.
- The City’s General Fund is the only governmental fund considered to be a major fund under the
requirements of GAAP.
• Proprietary Funds – Services for which the City charges customers a fee, are generally reported in
proprietary funds. Proprietary funds, like the government-wide statements, provide both long and
short-term financial information.
- The City’s enterprise funds (one type of proprietary fund) are the same as its business-type
activities, but provide more detail and additional information, such as cash flows.
- The City’s Electric, Water, and Wastewater enterprise funds are considered major funds under the
requirements of GAAP.
• Fiduciary Funds – The City is responsible for certain assets which are held for the benefit of parties
outside the government. The City is responsible for ensuring that the assets reported in these
funds are used for their intended purposes. All the City’s fiduciary activities are reported separately
in a statement of fiduciary net position and a statement of changes in fiduciary net position. These
activities are excluded from the City’s government-wide financial statements because the City
cannot use these assets to finance its operations.
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Financial Analysis of the City as a Whole
The City produces government-wide financial statements using the full accrual basis of accounting and
economic resource management focus. As year-to-year financial information is accumulated on a
consistent basis, changes in net assets may be observed and used to discuss the changing financial position
of the City as a whole.
The Net Position of the City of Dover as of June 30, 2021 and 2022 are presented below (in
millions of dollars):
Governmental Business-Type
Activities Activities Total
2021 2022 2021 2022 2021 2022
Assets
Non-Capital Assets $ 25.0 $ 35.5 $ 141.1 $ 137.0 $ 166.1 $ 172.5
Capital Assets 59.5 58.3 130.9 129.9 190.4 188.2
Total Assets 84.5 93.8 272.0 266.9 356.5 360.7
Deferred Outflow of Resources 5.4 11.6 0.5 3.2 5.9 14.8
Liabilities
Current Liabilities 4.0 3.8 12.7 10.8 16.7 14.6
Non-Current Liabilities 19.3 16.2 46.4 49.0 65.7 65.2
Total Liabilities 23.3 20.0 59.1 59.8 82.4 79.8
Deferred Inflow of Resources 21.5 21.7 7.4 6.4 28.9 28.1
Net Position
Net investment in Capital
Assets 53.0 52.2 101.6 102.3 154.6 154.5
Restricted 0.4 4.7 74.1 70.4 74.5 75.1
Unrestricted (8.3) 6.8 30.3 31.2 22.0 38.0
Total Net Position $ 45.1 $ 63.7 $ 206.0 $ 203.9 $ 251.1 $ 267.6
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The Changes in Net Position for the City of Dover for the years ended June 30, 2021 and 2022 are
presented as follows (in millions of dollars):
Governmental Business-Type
Activities Activities Total
2021 2022 2021 2022 2021 2022
Revenues:
Program Revenues
Charges for Services $ 9.7 $ 11.3 $ - $ - $ 9.7 $ 11.3
Water/Wastewater Charges for Services - - 16.2 16.9 16.2 16.9
Electric Charges for Services - - 79.8 80.8 79.8 80.8
Operating Grants and Contributions 3.4 8.3 - - 3.4 8.3
Capital Grants and Contributions 0.2 0.6 - - 0.2 0.6
General Revenues
Property Taxes 14.9 15.4 - - 14.9 15.4
Transfer Taxes 5.0 4.3 - - 5.0 4.2
Gain (Loss) on sale of capital assets - - (0.5) - (0.5) -
Earnings on Investments-Other - (0.4) 0.4 (3.5) 0.4 (3.9)
Total Revenues 33.2 39.5 95.9 94.2 129.1 133.7
Expenses
General Government 4.8 5.3 - - 4.8 5.3
Public Safety 15.1 15.4 - - 15.1 15.4
Public Works 8.5 8.7 - - 8.5 8.7
Library and Recreation 2.6 3.3 - - 2.6 3.3
Community and Economic Development 1.0 0.6 - - 1.0 0.6
Central Services 1.4 1.5 - - 1.4 1.5
Financial Administration 3.3 3.3 - - 3.3 3.3
Interest Charges 0.2 0.2 - - 0.2 0.2
Plus (less) Indirect Expense Allocation (4.8) (5.4) 4.8 5.4 - -
Water/Wastewater - - 11.0 11.0 11.0 11.0
Electric - - 59.8 67.9 59.8 67.9
Total Expenses 32.1 32.9 75.6 84.3 107.7 117.2
Change in Net Position before Transfers 1.2 6.6 20.3 9.9 21.4 16.5
Transfers 11.0 12.0 (11.0) (12.0) - -
Change in Net Position 12.2 18.6 9.3 (2.1) 21.4 16.5
Net Position, beginning of year 32.9 45.1 196.7 206.0 229.6 251.1
Net Position, End of Year $ 45.1 $ 63.7 $ 206.0 $ 203.9 $ 251.1 $ 267.6
Governmental Activities
The preceding table shows changes in net position for the year ended June 30, 2022, compared to the year
ended June 30, 2021. Governmental net position increased by $18.6 million; this is an increase of $6.4
million from the prior years’ positive change in net position of $12.2 million.
Total revenues of $39.5 million were more than the prior year by $6.3 million. The increase in revenues is
primarily due to increases in: charges for services, operating grants and contributions, capital grants and
contributions as well as property tax receipts, which exceeded the FY21 revenues by $7.4 million. The
increases were partially offset by decreases in transfer taxes and investment earnings reducing the
revenues by $1.1 million.
Total expenses of $32.9 million reflects an increase from the prior year by $0.8 million across all but two
functions of government – Community and Economic Development – which decreased its FY22 spending
by about $0.4 million and – Financial Administration – which remained constant. The increase in
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expenditures is driven by increases in expenditures for general governmental, public safety and law
enforcement, library and recreation, and central services.
The chart that follows allocates revenues to program costs as applicable. It shows that some City functions
are in part self-supporting, either through customer charges, or inter-fund receipts through the utilities
(presented in millions of dollars):
Expenses, Program Revenue & Interfund Receipts - Governmental Activities
$18
$16 $15.4
$14
$12
$10
Millions
$8.7
$8
$5.2 $5.8
$6
$5.2 $4.7
$4 $3.1 $3.3 $3.3
$2.5
$2 $1.5 $1.5
$1.3 $1.1
$0.6 $0.6
$0
General Public Safety Public Works Library & Community & Central Services Financial
Government Recreation Economic Administration
Development
Interfund Receipts Revenues Expenses
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The following chart shows the sources of funding for program costs for the last fiscal year. As can be
seen, a substantial portion of funding for governmental operations is provided by property taxes,
charges for services and transfers from the utilities.
Revenues by Source - Governmental Activities
Interfund Receipts
9%
Charges for Services
20%
Utility Transfer In
21%
Operating Grants and
Contributions
14%
Capital Grants and
Transfer Taxes
Contributions
8%
1%
Property Taxes
27%
Business-Type Activities
The business-type activities generated a decrease in net position of $2.1 million, which was $11.4 million
less than the previous year’s change in net position of $9.3 million. The decrease was primarily due to the
combination of $1.7 million in total revenue reductions, additional expense increases totaling $8.7 million.
Transfers included $1.0 million transferred out of the water & wastewater funds and $11.0 million out of
the electric fund to the general fund. The indirect expense allocation increased by $0.6 million.
The water utility fund realized a positive change in net position of approximately $1.1 million; a decrease
of $0.8 million from the prior year. Operating revenues increased by $0.5 million primarily due to an
increase in water fees revenue of $0.3 million, and an increase in grants of $0.3 million, offset by decreases
in rent revenue and miscellaneous income totaling $0.1 million. There was a system-wide increase in
consumption for water which in turn resulted in higher billable usage of approximately 176 million total
gallons. Consumption increases were primarily driven by new customer usage as there were 115 new
connections this year. The billing rates in the water division were changed slightly; an increase in the water
charge of $0.17 per 1,000 gallons was implemented for in-city customers and $0.26 per 1,000 gallons for
outside-city customers. Operating expenses in the water fund increased by $0.9 million, which was driven
mostly by a $0.4 million increase in water treatment division expenses as well as a $0.4 million increase in
depreciation expense; a result of an increase in completed water treatment plant projects to the assets at
the beginning of the year. Water division expenses increased by $0.2 million because of increases in salaries
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and fringes of $0.1 million and an increase in capital outlay for miscellaneous emergency repairs that were
not capitalized. An offsetting decrease of $0.1 million was in the water engineering division, due to a
decrease in contractual services as the water master plan was completed in the prior year. Finally, other
contributors to the decrease in net position was the increase of nonoperating expenses of $0.4 million
driven mostly by a large decrease in fair value of investments of $0.3 million and $0.15 million in losses on
sales of assets.
The wastewater utility fund realized a positive change in net position of approximately $1.5 million; an
increase of $0.7 million from the prior year. Operating revenues increased by just under $0.1 million
primarily due to an increase in: wastewater fees of $0.1 million, and ground water adjustment fees of $0.1
million offset by a decrease in Kent County sewer adjustment fees of $0.1 million. There was a system-
wide increase in consumption for wastewater which in turn resulted in higher billable usage of
approximately 45 million total gallons. Consumption increases were primarily driven by new customer
usage as there were 53 new connections in the year. The billing rates in the wastewater division were
changed slightly; an increase in the wastewater charge of $0.19 per 1,000 gallons was implemented for in-
city customers and $0.30 per 1,000 gallons for outside-city customers. Operating expenses in the
wastewater fund decreased from the prior year by $0.8 million. The driving factor to the decrease in
operating expense was a $0.9 million reduction in Kent County wastewater treatment expense offset by
increases in the wastewater and engineering divisions, as well as an increase in depreciation aggregating
to $0.2 million. Finally, other contributors to the change in net position was the increase of transfers out
of the fund by $0.02 million due to the increase in maintenance costs of the ERP system.
The electric utility fund realized a negative change in net position of $4.7 million; a decrease of $11.3 million
from the prior year. Operating revenues increased by $1.0 million attributed to increases in general service
billings which includes billing customers for various installations of electric infrastructure for new housing
developments, smaller one-house installations as well as business installations. More kwh was purchased
for commercial customers which increased the revenue by $1.0 million, however this was almost
completely offset by a reduction in kwh purchased by one of the City’s larger customers, reducing revenue
by $1.0 million. Additionally, there was a reduction in grants revenue of $0.2 million also offset by increases
in miscellaneous revenue of $0.2 million. Operating expenses in the Electric Fund increased by about $8.2
million. A significant $12.0 million increase in power supply and generation costs, coupled with increases
in the following divisions: $0.2 million in transmission and distribution, $0.1 million in engineering, and
small increases in Utility tax, System Operations, and Retiree Healthcare. The increases were partially offset
by a decrease of a little less than $0.8 million in General Administration which was driven primarily by a
reduction in capital outlay expense of $0.1 million offset by an increase in maintenance costs for the ERP
system of $0.3 million. Finally, nonoperating expenses were $3.1 million higher than the prior year
primarily due to increased distribution to customers of $0.1 million. Additionally, a reduction in fair value
of investments of $2.9 million and an increase in transfers out to the General Fund of $1.0 million which
further reduced the significant decrease in Operating income of $15.0 million which rounds out the
negative change in net position of $4.8 million, which was $11.4 million less than the prior year’s positive
change of $6.6 million.
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Activities
$90.0 $81 $77
$80.0 Operating Revenues
& Transfers
Millions
$70.0
$60.0
$50.0 Operating Expenses
$40.0 & Transfers
$30.0
$20.0
$7 $10 $8
$10.0 $6
$-
Electric Revenue Fund Water Fund Wastewater Fund
Financial Analysis of the City’s Funds
Governmental Funds
As noted earlier, the City uses fund accounting to ensure and demonstrate compliance with finance-
related legal requirements.
Government funds focus on expendable resources and near-term inflows and outflows of those resources.
As such, fund balance is generally a good indicator of net resources available for spending at the end of
the fiscal year, subject to any stated restrictions on its use.
The combined fund balance of the City’s governmental funds as of June 30, 2022, was slightly over
$27.6 million. This represented an increase of $8.1 million during the year. Approximately 45.5% of the
combined fund balances, $12.6 million, constitutes unassigned fund balance, which is available to meet
the City’s current and future needs. The remainder of fund balance is non-spendable, restricted,
committed or assigned to indicate that it is not available for operational spending because it is constrained
by legally enforceable contracts, other governmental agreements and legislation, City Council resolution,
management, or it is not convertible to cash within a reasonable period of time. Further detail of fund
balances is presented in the Notes to the Basic Financial Statements in Note 8.
The General Fund is the primary operating fund of the City, accounting for such activities as general
government, public safety, public works, library, recreation, planning, community and economic
development, central services, and financial administration. The General Fund balance as of
June 30, 2022, was $23.0 million. Revenue increased by $3.0 million, primarily due to increases in fines,
licenses and permits, sanitation fees, miscellaneous services; property tax revenue, grants received and
court of chancery fees. Other less significant increases were in police fines, library – general revenues, and
library revenues – county reimbursement, which in aggregate exceeded the FY21 revenues by $0.2 million.
The general fund revenue increases were partially offset by $0.3 million of decreases in Investment income
when comparing to the prior year.
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Total expenditures of $41.9 million reflect an increase from the prior year of $3.6 million, which was
primarily driven by increases in expense of: $1.2 million in public safety and law enforcement, $1.2 million
in employee pension, $0.1 in retiree health care appropriations, $0.7 million in public works, $0.1 million
in streets and sanitation, $0.1 million in library services and less significant increases in recreational
services, garage and stores, and insurance totaling less than $0.2 million collectively. The expense
increases were offset by $0.2 million in decreases in general government and minor differences in all other
functional areas round out the expense variance.
Proprietary Funds
The City’s proprietary funds provide the same type of information found in the government- wide financial
statements, but in more detail.
As of June 30, 2022, the water fund has a net position of $35.6 million, of which $6.3 million is unrestricted.
The fund’s net position increased $1.1 million as explained on page 37. As of June 30, 2022, the
wastewater fund had a net position of $35.3 million, of which $3.3 million is unrestricted. The wastewater
fund’s net position increased $1.5 million during the year as explained on page 38. As of June 30, 2022,
the electric revenue fund has a net position of $132.9 million, of which $21.6 million is unrestricted. This
fund experienced a decrease in net position of $4.7 million during the year as explained on page 38.
General Fund Budgetary Highlights
During this fiscal year, the City Council amended the budget two times. The budget amendment
ordinances were primarily for the following purposes:
1. To re-appropriate budget balances for ongoing capital projects, to amend the grant budgets
and reserve accounts for the actual results from the prior fiscal year and to adjust program
revenues and expenses based on actual amounts.
2. To amend revenue and expense accounts based on actual experience during fiscal year 2022.
The General Fund financials in the Governmental Funds Balance Sheet (page 49) and Statement of
Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds (page 51) include both the
General Fund operating activities and the Governmental Capital Project Fund activities.
The General Fund – Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances – Budget & Actual
is included in Part D – Required Supplementary Information (pages 127-128).
The Combining Schedules – Combining General Fund Balance Sheet and Combining Schedule of Revenues,
Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances of the General Fund are included in Part E – Supplementary
Information (pages 142-143).
The Governmental Capital Projects Fund – Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund
Balances-Budget and Actual is included in Part E – Supplementary Information (page 144).
General Fund budgeted expenditures were revised to reflect an aggregate increase of $0.8 million. The
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divisional expenditure increases were to Recreation, Life Safety, Police Extra-Duty, Streets, Council, City
Manager, Finance, Public Works – Administration, Facilities Management, and Customer Services,
collectively $0.5 million with minor increases in Inspections, Police, Public Works – Engineering, Human
Resources and Mayor aggregating to less than $0.05 million. The operating divisions with a budgeted
decrease were Stormwater and minor decreases in Planning and Procurement and Inventory. Additionally,
there were decreases in non-divisional budgeted expenditures; Insurance and Transfer to Capital Project
Fund. The non-divisional budgeted expenditures that increased are as follows: appropriations to the
General Employee Pension and the Police Pension Funds, and a transfer to the Electric Fund.
Actual revenues and other financing sources received were slightly above the final budgeted amounts in
the General Fund by more than $1.2 million. The budgeted revenues that were revised to reflect an
aggregate increase of $2.5 million are as follows: transfer taxes, court of chancery fees, miscellaneous
charges, permits and other fees, miscellaneous state grant revenue, municipal street aid and interfund
service receipts. The budgeted revenues that were revised to reflect a decrease are as follows: fines and
police revenue, library revenue, recreation revenue, miscellaneous federal grant revenue, and civil traffic
penalties which aggregate to $0.8 million. The net increase budgeted in revenues was $1.7 million.
Capital Asset and Debt Administration
At the end of the current fiscal year, the City’s governmental and proprietary funds had invested
$58.3 million and $129.9 million, respectively, in a variety of capital assets and infrastructure, as reflected
in the following schedule. The comparison from last year to this year exhibits a net decrease of
$1.2 million for governmental activities and a net decrease of $1.0 million for the business-type activities.
As the departments continue to review their assets within both the Governmental and Business-Type
Activities, subsequent disposal of assets that were either replaced or disposed of in prior years, but were
never removed from the asset records, or did not qualify as a Capital asset based on our current definitions,
accounts for $0.48 million of the decrease in assets. For the Governmental Activities, the decrease in
assets reported was in vehicles and equipment sold at auction or replaced $0.7 million, totaled vehicles
and equipment $0.3 million, and traded in vehicles $0.07 million. The value of construction projects that
remained open as of June 30, 2022, decreased by $1.5 million. The Business-Type Activities decreased by
$1.0 million primarily because the City capitalized a number of Construction in Progress projects but did
not start as many new projects due to the economic downturn created during the pandemic. Additional
detailed data for all capital assets of the City is presented in the Notes to the Basic Financial Statements in
Note 4.
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The following schedule is presented in millions of dollars:
Governmental Business-Type
Activities Activities Total
2021 2022 2021 2022 2021 2022
Depreciable Assets, Net
Buildings $ 21.5 $ 21.5 $ - $ - $ 21.5 $ 21.5
Equipment & Vehicles 4.3 4.1 5.8 7.5 10.1 11.6
General Infrastructure 26.8 27.4 - - 26.8 27.4
Utility, Plant, Buildings, and
Infrastructure - - 116.9 117.0 116.9 117.0
Other 0.2 0.1 1.0 0.9 1.2 1.0
Non-depreciable Assets
Land 4.6 4.6 1.6 1.6 6.2 6.2
Construction in Progress 2.1 0.6 5.6 2.9 7.7 3.5
$ 59.5 $ 58.3 $ 130.9 $ 129.9 $ 190.4 $ 188.2
The chart below shows that the City’s Total Net OPEB Liability increased by $3.8 million, with the majority
of $3.0 million attributable to the Governmental Activities and the balance attributable to the Business-
Type Activities of $0.8 million. The City’s Total Net Pension Liability decrease of $1.5 million was attributed
to the Governmental Activities reduction of $5.5 million and the Business-Type Activities increased by $4.0
million. Additional detailed information regarding the City’s Other Post-Employment Benefits and
Retirement Plans is presented in the Notes to the Basic Financial Statements in Notes 15 and 17,
respectively.
The City Charter limits the amount of general obligation debt the City can issue in any one year to 25% of
the taxable assessed value of real property within the City. The aggregate of amounts borrowed for which
the full faith and credit of the City is pledged cannot exceed 5.0% of assessed value of real property within
the City boundaries. The City has used 3.41% of its debt limit. The City of Dover’s non-current liabilities
as of June 30, 2021 and 2022 are presented below (in millions of dollars):
Governmental Business-Type
Activities Activities Total
2021 2022 2021 2022 2021 2022
Non-current liabilities
Liability for Compensated Absences $ 2.7 $ 2.6 $ 0.7 $ 0.7 $ 3.4 $ 3.3
Bonds (Net of Discount/Issuance Cost) 6.6 6.1 28.3 26.7 34.9 32.8
Bond Premium - - 1.0 0.9 1.0 0.9
Net OPEB Liability 6.1 9.1 0.5 1.3 6.6 10.4
Net Pension Liability 5.8 0.3 6.2 10.2 12.0 10.5
Asset Retirement Obligation - - 11.9 11.6 11.9 11.6
$ 21.2 $ 18.1 $ 48.6 $ 51.4 $ 69.8 $ 69.5
Additional detailed data for all debt of the City is presented in the Notes to the Basic Financial Statements
in Note 6.
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Economic Factors and Next Year’s Budgets and Rates
The City developed the fiscal year 2023 budget in accordance with the City’s financial policies ensuring all
budgets are balanced and reserve requirements were adhered to. The City will receive over $8 million from
the Federal government through the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), to help buffer the negative impact
of the coronavirus pandemic. These funds will be spent on various capital improvement projects in the
Governmental, Water, and Wastewater funds. Additionally, the City was awarded $3 million from the State
of Delaware Community Reinvestment Fund (CRF), which will also be used for capital improvement
projects in the Governmental, Water, and Wastewater funds. The following changes over fiscal year 2022
were incorporated into the fiscal year 2023 budget.
• The FY23 General Fund budget includes a property tax increase of $.02 per $100 of assessed value
on the taxable properties, as well as an increase in the base rate for Sanitation, to support the City’s
taxpayers and citizens beyond FY23. Additionally, a Stormwater utility fee will begin being imposed
mid-year. These increases will assist the City in:
o Mitigating the impact of inflation being the highest in 40 years at almost 9%, affecting the
cost of supplies, construction, and services.
o Overcoming the drastic rise in fuel costs over the last year; regular gasoline rose over 63%,
while diesel fuel rose over 274% since last year.
o Supply chain delays and shortages affecting not only the ability to complete projects in a
timely manner, resulting in higher than budgeted costs, but also scheduled replacement of
vehicles and equipment. This results in more frequent break downs, higher maintenance
costs, and reduced overall efficiency.
o Preparing for personnel and resources needed to accommodate for population growth
that’s estimated to reach 40,000 people in the next couple of years.
o Significant impacts of personnel related costs including fixed union contract increases,
built-in step increases, and pension and other benefit cost increases. Additionally, a
competitive job market is driving up salaries, hiring bonuses, and benefit offerings, in order
to reduce employee turnover and attract qualified applicants.
o Keeping up with the continuing technological advances, while phasing out older, and
obsolete technologies as they are not supported by vendors.
o Complying with several unfunded mandates such as the minimum wage increases,
expanded Family Leave provisions, legislation requiring electric vehicle charging stations.
• The budgets for the Water and Wastewater Funds include another year of rate increases. This is
the third of a four-year plan to adjust rates. The additional revenues from the rate increase will
assist with infrastructure improvements, will help to alleviate some of the impacts of the
inflationary and supply chain issues noted above, and help to establish a prudent reserve over time.
• Due to rapidly escalating wholesale energy costs, driven by record breaking natural gas prices, up
more than 82%, rate surcharges, Power Cost Adjustments, and reduction of fund transfers, the
Electric Fund has eliminated the PCA credit for its customers in the coming year. Additionally, a
30% electric rate surcharge has been added to customers’ bills. Purchase power costs are
projected to rise from $50.1 million in FY22 to $91.5 million in FY23.
• This budget includes minimal new personnel, in consideration of the financial challenges, but it
allows for expansion where it’s needed most, and contraction wherever possible. The Tax
Assessor’s office has been phased out, and remaining staff will merge with the Customer Service
department, while Stormwater is adding a new Program Manager halfway through the year. The
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Police Department will be adding 2 new dispatchers, and 2 new civilian employees to accommodate
the population increase projected above.
• Decommissioning of McKee Run Power Plant #3 continues.
The City continues to closely monitor the local economy and its impact on growth and revenues. Revenue
enhancements, rate increases, and potential cost reductions will continue to be reviewed in order to
maintain the City’s financial policies.
Contacting the City’s Financial Management
This financial report is designed to provide our citizens, taxpayers, customers, and investors and creditors
with a general overview of the City’s finances and to demonstrate the City’s accountability for the money
it receives. If you have questions about this report or need additional financial information, contact
Ms. Lori Peddicord, Controller/Treasurer at 302-736-4452 (TTY/TDD Operator 1-800-855-1155).
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BASIC FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Statement of Net Position
June 30, 2022
Governmental Business-Type
Activities Activities Total
Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 16,723,835 $ 17,678,094 $ 34,401,929
Investments 9,854,760 36,539,792 46,394,552
Receivables, Net 3,122,503 8,910,185 12,032,688
Internal Balances 204,195 (204,195) -
Due from Other Governments 50,898 - 50,898
Inventory 195,250 3,221,113 3,416,363
Prepaid Items 163,241 522,010 685,251
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents 5,192,573 15,552,128 20,744,701
Restricted Investments 19,198 54,803,658 54,822,856
Capital Assets, Not Being Depreciated 5,226,166 4,554,350 9,780,516
Capital Assets, Net of Depreciation 53,111,745 125,306,495 178,418,240
Total Assets 93,864,364 266,883,630 360,747,994
Deferred Outflows of Resources:
Pension related Deferred Outflows 6,523,707 1,952,292 8,475,999
OPEB related Deferred Outflows 5,033,110 1,285,928 6,319,038
Total Deferred Outflows of Resources 11,556,817 3,238,220 14,795,037
Liabilities:
Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities 1,538,811 5,019,343 6,558,154
Unearned Revenue 337,685 456,862 794,547
Customer Deposits - 2,616,709 2,616,709
Other 69,694 349,866 419,560
Liabilities Due within One Year 1,848,537 2,397,122 4,245,659
Non-Current Liabilities
Due in more than One Year 6,902,736 25,896,580 32,799,316
Due in more than One Year - OPEB 9,074,534 1,284,491 10,359,025
Due in more than One Year - Pension 268,089 10,196,786 10,464,875
Due in more than One Year - ARO - 11,618,846 11,618,846
Total Liabilities 20,040,086 59,836,605 79,876,691
Deferred Inflows of Resources:
Pension related Deferred Inflows 10,882,499 - 10,882,499
OPEB related Deferred Inflows 8,638,474 2,546,131 11,184,605
Lease related Deferred Inflows 2,152,256 3,857,054 6,009,310
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 21,673,229 6,403,185 28,076,414
Net Position:
Net Investment in Capital Assets 52,211,316 102,312,686 154,524,002
Restricted for:
Capital Projects 114,487 70,355,786 70,470,273
Public Safety Grants 137,583 - 137,583
Verizon Grant 64,814 - 64,814
Library Grant 191,612 - 191,612
Community Development Grants 1,141 - 1,141
ARPA Grant 4,165,545 - 4,165,545
Unrestricted 6,821,368 31,213,588 38,034,956
Total Net Position $ 63,707,866 $ 203,882,060 $ 267,589,926
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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City of Dover, Delaware
Statement of Activities
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
Net (Expense) Revenue and
Program Revenues Changes in Net Position
Indirect Operating Capital Grants
Expenses Charges for Grants and and Governmental Business Type
Expenses Allocation Services Contributions Contributions Activities Activities Total
Functions/Programs
Governmental Activities
General Government $ 5,240,126 $ (1,282,383) $ 3,087,530 $ 13,421 $ - $ (856,792) $ - $ (856,792)
Public Safety 15,419,359 - 4,232,464 1,526,728 - (9,660,167) - (9,660,167)
Public Works 8,715,801 (605,342) 3,575,614 1,141,633 520,975 (2,872,237) - (2,872,237)
Library and Recreation 3,313,073 - 414,787 965,175 98,500 (1,834,611) - (1,834,611)
Community and Economic Development 607,606 - - 4,690,131 - 4,082,525 - 4,082,525
Central Services 1,533,404 (1,076,281) - - - (457,123) - (457,123)
Financial Administration 3,274,300 (2,456,986) - - - (817,314) - (817,314)
Interest Charges 185,468 - - - - (185,468) - (185,468)
Total Governmental Activities 38,289,137 (5,420,992) 11,310,395 8,337,088 619,475 (12,601,187) - (12,601,187)
Business Type Activities
Water 4,322,543 946,979 7,086,239 - - - 1,816,717 1,816,717
Wastewater 6,691,272 707,230 9,783,269 - - - 2,384,767 -
Electric 67,913,576 3,766,783 80,782,417 - - - 9,102,058 9,102,058
Total Business Type Activities 78,927,391 5,420,992 97,651,925 - -
Total Primary Government $ 117,216,528 $ - $ 108,962,320 $ 8,337,088 $ 619,475 (12,601,187) 13,303,542 702,355
General Revenues
Taxes
Property Taxes 15,370,628 - 15,370,628
Transfer Taxes 4,256,847 - 4,256,847
Loss on Investments (351,255) (3,430,291) (3,781,546)
Total General Revenues 19,276,220 (3,430,291) 15,845,929
Transfers 11,975,000 (11,975,000) -
Total General Revenues and Transfers 31,251,220 (15,405,291) 15,845,929
Changes in Net Position 18,650,033 (2,101,749) 16,548,284
Net Position Beginning 45,057,833 205,983,809 251,041,642
Net Position Ending $ 63,707,866 $ 203,882,060 $ 267,589,926
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Governmental Funds Balance Sheet
June 30, 2022
Total Total
General Nonmajor Governmental
Fund Funds Funds
Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 14,443,325 $ - $ 14,443,325
Restricted Cash and Cash Equivalents - 5,192,573 5,192,573
Investments 8,344,847 - 8,344,847
Restricted Investments 19,198 - 19,198
Receivables, Net
Accounts 2,789,933 272,805 3,062,738
Taxes 54,765 - 54,765
Due from Other Funds 743,621 - 743,621
Temporary Advances 40,000 - 40,000
Due from Other Governments - 50,898 50,898
Prepaid Items 158,549 4,692 163,241
Inventory 195,250 - 195,250
Total Assets $ 26,789,488 $ 5,520,968 $ 32,310,456
Liabilities:
Accounts Payable $ 1,263,490 $ 88,639 $ 1,352,129
Unearned Revenue 92,498 245,187 337,685
Due to Other Funds 48 539,378 539,426
Temporary Advances - 40,000 40,000
Other 69,694 - 69,694
Total Liabilities 1,425,730 913,204 2,338,934
Deferred Inflows of Resources:
Unavailable Revenue 209,083 - 209,083
Leases Revenue 2,152,256 - 2,152,256
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 2,361,339 - 2,361,339
Fund Balances:
Non-Spendable 375,393 4,692 380,085
Restricted 67,418 4,603,072 4,670,490
Committed 2,163,317 - 2,163,317
Assigned 7,809,060 - 7,809,060
Unassigned 12,587,231 - 12,587,231
Total Fund Balances 23,002,419 4,607,764 27,610,183
Total Liabilities, Deferred Inflows and Fund Balances $ 26,789,488 $ 5,520,968 $ 32,310,456
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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City of Dover, Delaware
Reconciliation of the Balance Sheet of Governmental Funds
To the Statement of Net Position
June 30, 2022
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of net position (page 47) are different
because:
Total fund balances for governmental funds (Page 49) $ 27,610,183
Capital assets used in governmental activities are not financial resources and,
therefore, are not reported in the funds. 58,337,911
Other assets are not available to pay for current period expenditures and, therefore,
are reported as unavailable revenue in the funds.
Deferred inflows of resources 209,083
The Net Pension Liability & OPEB Liability is not due and payable in the current
period; therefore, the liability and related deferred inflows/outflows are not reported in
governmental funds:
Deferred Outflows - Pension $ 6,523,707
Deferred Inflows - Pension (10,882,499)
Deferred Outflows - OPEB 5,033,110
Deferred Inflows - OPEB (8,638,474) (7,964,156)
An internal service fund (page 53) is used by the City to charge the cost of the workers'
compensation fund. The assets and liabilities of the internal service fund are included
in governmental activities in the statement of net position. 3,609,489
Accrual basis of bond interest paid (748)
Long-term liabilities applicable to the City's governmental activities are not due and
payable in the current period and, accordingly, are not reported as fund liabilities.
Interest on long-term debt is not accrued in governmental funds, but rather is recognized
as an expenditure when due. All liabilities both current and long-term are reported in
the statement of net position.
Compensated absences represent amounts accrued for sick leave for those
employees who are vested and accrued vacation for all employees.
The Net Pension Liability and OPEB Liability are not a use of current financial
resources, and therefore, are not reported in the governmental funds.
Current-
General Obligation Bonds (496,788)
Compensated Absences (1,347,902)
(1,844,690)
Long-Term-
General Obligation Bonds (5,614,421)
Compensated Absences (1,277,549)
Leases (14,613)
Net Pension Liability (268,089)
Net OPEB Liability (9,074,534)
(16,249,206) (18,093,896)
Total net position of governmental activities (Page 47) $ 63,707,866
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and
Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
Total Total
General Nonmajor Governmental
Fund Funds Funds
Revenues
Fines $ 508,080 $ 198,594 $ 706,674
Library Revenue - General 120,687 - 120,687
Library Revenue County Reimbursement 139,902 - 139,902
Licenses and Permits 3,100,889 - 3,100,889
Sanitation Fees and Rebates 3,371,689 - 3,371,689
Recreation - 25,593 25,593
Miscellaneous Services 1,882,688 - 1,882,688
Property Taxes 15,288,770 - 15,288,770
Transfer Taxes - 4,256,847 4,256,847
Grants 1,861,844 7,094,719 8,956,563
Court of Chancery Fees 2,095,840 - 2,095,840
Investment Income (307,024) 10,518 (296,506)
Total Revenues 28,063,365 11,586,271 39,649,636
Expenditures
Current:
General Government 1,749,343 1,749,343
Library Services 1,723,517 269,890 1,993,407
Public Safety and Law Enforcement 22,743,269 362,337 23,105,606
Public Works 3,569,333 520,975 4,090,308
Recreational Services 1,157,441 - 1,157,441
Streets and Sanitation Services 3,762,686 - 3,762,686
Engineering Services 191,358 - 191,358
Financial Administration 783,575 - 783,575
Garage and Stores 853,904 - 853,904
Insurance 388,361 - 388,361
Retiree Health Care 2,156,000 - 2,156,000
Employee Pension Appropriation 1,234,300 - 1,234,300
Community and Economic Development 150,000 457,606 607,606
Street Lights 826,038 - 826,038
Debt Service:
Principal Retirement 487,315 - 487,315
Interest and Fiscal Charges 144,822 - 144,822
Total Expenditures 41,921,262 1,610,808 43,532,070
Excess (deficiency) of Revenues over Expenditures (13,857,897) 9,975,463 (3,882,434)
Other Financing Sources (Uses)
Transfers In 17,745,150 194,515 17,939,665
Transfers Out (25,000) (5,939,665) (5,964,665)
Total other Financing Sources (Uses) 17,720,150 (5,745,150) 11,975,000
Net Change in Fund Balances 3,862,253 4,230,313 8,092,566
Fund Balances at Beginning of Year 19,140,166 377,451 19,517,617
Fund Balances at End of Year $ 23,002,419 $ 4,607,764 $ 27,610,183
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Reconciliation of the Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes
in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds to the Statement of Activities
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
Amounts reported for governmental activities in the statement of activities (page 48) are
different because:
Net change in fund balances--total governmental funds (Page 51) $ 8,092,566
Governmental fund reports capital outlays as expenditures. However, in the statement of
activities the cost of these assets is allocated over their estimated useful lives and reported
as depreciation expense. This is the amount by which capital outlays exceeded
depreciation in the current period.
Capitalization of net capital asset expenditures including CIP $ 3,324,372
Loss on assets disposed of during the year (751,767)
Current year depreciation (3,792,703)
Leases 773 (1,219,325)
Governmental funds report the repayment of principal of general long-term debt as an
expenditure but the repayment reduces the liability in the statement of net position. 487,315
Revenues that are not available to pay for current period expenditures are not reported as
revenues in the funds. (51,709)
Governmental funds do not report GAAP related pension entries that record the Net
Pension Liability. The following is the current year change in Net Pension Liability for the
Governmental funds: 5,573,690
Changes in Deferred Inflows and Deferred Outflows related to pension entries reported in
the Statement of Activities. (34,070)
Decreases in operating expenses due to the decrease in OPEB expense for the
amortization of deferred outflows and inflows of resources related to the net OPEB liability. 8,227,137
Under the modified accrual basis of accounting used in the governmental funds,
expenditures are not recognized for the transactions that are not normally paid with
expendable available financial resources. In the statement of activities, however, which is
presented on the accrual basis, expenses and liabilities are reported regardless of when
financial resources are available. In addition, assets are not recognized in governmental
funds unless they represent current financial resources but are recognized in the statement
of activities as they accrue. The following differences, therefore, occur between the
statement of activities and the governmental funds.
Decrease in compensated absences $ 53,571
Bond interest accrual (40,647)
Increase in Net OPEB Liability (3,005,688) (2,992,764)
An internal service fund is used by the City to charge the costs of workers' compensation
insurance to individual funds. The change in net position of the internal service fund is
transferred to the governmental funds and amounts attributable to internal charges are
then allocated to functional expenditures. Net revenue is allocated back to respective
functions and business type activities, as appropriate. 567,193
Change in net position of governmental activities (Page 48) $ 18,650,033
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Net Position - Proprietary Funds
Proprietary Funds
June 30, 2022
Governmental
Business-type Activities Activities
Electric Total
Water Wastewater Revenue Enterprise Internal
Fund Fund Fund Funds Service Fund
Assets
Current Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 2,874,005 $ 2,489,138 $ 12,314,951 $ 17,678,094 $ 2,280,510
Investments 5,429,615 2,866,517 28,243,660 36,539,792 1,509,913
Receivables, Net 3,769,698 548,483 4,592,004 8,910,185 5,000
Due from Other Funds 114,057 24 - 114,081 -
Inventory 34,918 - 3,186,195 3,221,113 -
Prepaid Items - - 522,010 522,010 -
Total Current Assets 12,222,293 5,904,162 48,858,820 66,985,275 3,795,423
Non-Current Assets:
Restricted Assets
Cash 336,971 136,927 15,078,230 15,552,128 -
Investments 2,395,787 5,595,061 46,812,810 54,803,658 -
Capital Assets, Not Being Depreciated 178,253 518,359 3,857,738 4,554,350 -
Capital Assets, Net of Depreciation 33,652,268 31,820,361 59,833,866 125,306,495 -
Total Non-Current Assets 36,563,279 38,070,708 125,582,644 200,216,631 -
Total Assets 48,785,572 43,974,870 174,441,464 267,201,906 3,795,423
Deferred Outflows of Resources:
Pension Related Deferred Outflows 640,257 196,495 1,115,540 1,952,292 -
OPEB Related Deferred Outflows 331,142 190,408 764,378 1,285,928 -
971,399 386,903 1,879,918 3,238,220 -
Liabilities
Current Liabilities:
Accounts Payable and Accrued Expenses 189,415 983,840 3,846,088 5,019,343 185,934
Due to Other Funds - Charges 46,868 166,633 104,775 318,276 -
Unearned Revenue - - 456,862 456,862 -
Accrued Interest Payable 55,242 28,149 266,475 349,866 -
Customer Deposits - - 2,616,709 2,616,709 -
Revenue Bonds Payable 589,309 505,416 947,482 2,042,207 -
Liability for Compensated Absences 80,851 38,952 235,112 354,915 -
Total Current Liabilities 961,685 1,722,990 8,473,503 11,158,178 185,934
Non-Current Liabilities:
Net OPEB Liability 262,083 160,919 861,489 1,284,491 -
Net Pension Liability 2,290,413 1,348,702 6,557,671 10,196,786 -
Asset Retirement Obligation - - 11,618,846 11,618,846 -
Revenue Bonds Payable 6,607,991 5,493,138 13,404,823 25,505,952 -
Liability for Compensated Absences 129,661 28,090 232,877 390,628 -
Total Non-Current Liabilities 9,290,148 7,030,849 32,675,706 48,996,703 -
Total Liabilities 10,251,833 8,753,839 41,149,209 60,154,881 185,934
Deferred Inflows of Resources:
OPEB Related Deferred Inflows 703,533 273,683 1,568,915 2,546,131 -
Lease Related Deferred Inflows 3,134,874 - 722,180 3,857,054
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 3,838,407 273,683 2,291,095 6,403,185 -
Net Position
Net Investment in Capital Assets 26,633,220 26,340,167 49,339,299 102,312,686 -
Restricted for Capital Construction 2,732,758 5,731,988 61,891,040 70,355,786 -
Unrestricted 6,300,753 3,262,096 21,650,739 31,213,588 3,609,489
Total Net Position $ 35,666,731 $ 35,334,251 $ 132,881,078 $ 203,882,060 $ 3,609,489
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Revenues, Expenses and
Changes in Fund Net Position - Proprietary Funds
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
Governmental
Business-type Activities Activities
Electric Total
Water Wastewater Revenue Enterprise Internal
Fund Fund Fund Funds Service Fund
Operating Revenues
Charges for Services $ 6,144,754 $ 9,385,564 $ 78,616,488 $ 94,146,806 $ -
Miscellaneous Services/Income 1,091,510 194,661 2,165,929 3,452,100 979,993
Total Operating Revenues 7,236,264 9,580,225 80,782,417 97,598,906 979,993
Operating Expenses
Water 591,806 - - 591,806 -
Wastewater - 900,500 - 900,500 -
Water Treatment Plant 1,744,009 - - 1,744,009 -
Water/Wastewater Engineering 220,511 171,967 - 392,478 -
Kent County Wastewater Treatment - 3,852,858 - 3,852,858 -
General Administrative 974,678 697,675 5,075,096 6,747,449 155,014
Power Supply - - 50,314,242 50,314,242 -
Transmission/Distribution - - 2,896,187 2,896,187 -
Engineering - - 1,017,239 1,017,239 -
Metering - - 219,794 219,794 -
Systems Operations - - 482,066 482,066 -
Utility Tax - - 1,151,067 1,151,067 -
Depreciation 1,354,618 1,544,451 3,816,555 6,715,624 -
Contractual Services - - - - 9,197
Taxes - - - - 26,888
Retirees Health Care 192,000 93,000 843,500 1,128,500 -
Self Insurance-Workers' Compensation - - - - 166,952
Total Operating Expenses 5,077,622 7,260,451 65,815,746 78,153,819 358,051
Operating Income/Loss 2,158,642 2,319,774 14,966,671 19,445,087 621,942
Non-Operating Revenues (Expenses)
Interest Earned:
Operating Funds 165,385 39,072 285,956 490,413 -
Reserve Funds 50,397 88,887 820,360 959,644 25,999
Net Decrease in Fair Value of Investments (416,113) (450,697) (4,013,538) (4,880,348) (80,748)
Interest and Fiscal Charges (191,900) (138,051) (451,960) (781,911) -
Distribution of Earnings - PCA Credit - - (5,060,676) (5,060,676) -
Gain (Loss) on Sale of Assets (150,025) 203,044 (351,977) (298,958) -
Total Non-Operating Revenue (expenses) (542,256) (257,745) (8,771,835) (9,571,836) (54,749)
Income before Contributions and Transfers 1,616,386 2,062,029 6,194,836 9,873,251 567,193
Transfers In - - 75,000 75,000 -
Transfers Out (525,000) (525,000) (11,000,000) (12,050,000) -
Total transfers (525,000) (525,000) (10,925,000) (11,975,000) -
Change in Net Position 1,091,386 1,537,029 (4,730,164) (2,101,749) 567,193
Total Net Position--Beginning 34,575,345 33,797,222 137,611,242 205,983,809 3,042,296
Total Net Position--Ending $ 35,666,731 $ 35,334,251 $ 132,881,078 $ 203,882,060 $ 3,609,489
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Cash Flows - Proprietary Funds
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
Governmental
Business-type Activities Activities
Electric Total
Water Wastewater Revenue Enterprise Internal
Fund Fund Fund Funds Service Fund
Cash Flows from Operating Activities
Receipts from Customers $ 7,113,204 $ 9,479,720 $ 80,983,246 $ 97,576,170 $ -
Payments to Suppliers (including Purchased Power) (2,333,258) (4,073,599) (55,544,278) (61,951,135) (209,712)
Payments to Employees (1,636,880) (902,878) (5,325,792) (7,865,550) -
Payments of Personnel Related Costs (1,099,385) (518,725) (2,526,545) (4,144,655) 979,823
Internal Activity-Payments from (to) Other Funds (225,517) (91,913) (1,109,693) (1,427,123) -
Other Receipts (Payments) including Claims Paid (93,619) (133,271) (1,473,817) (1,700,707) (271,440)
Net Cash Provided by (used for) Operating Activities 1,724,545 3,759,334 15,003,121 20,487,000 498,671
Cash Flows from Noncapital Financing Activities
Transfers Out (525,000) (525,000) (11,000,000) (12,050,000) -
Transfers In - - 75,000 75,000 -
Distribution to Customers - PCA Credit - - (5,060,676) (5,060,676) -
Net Cash Used for Noncapital Financing Activities (525,000) (525,000) (15,985,676) (17,035,676) -
Cash Flows from Capital and Related Financing Activities
Acquisition and Construction of Capital Assets (478,497) (769,087) (4,858,817) (6,106,401) -
Proceeds of issuance of debt - 248,450 - 248,450 -
Principal Paid on Revenue Bond Maturities (575,374) (478,534) (820,000) (1,873,908) -
Interest Paid on Capital Debt (191,900) (138,052) (451,960) (781,912) -
Net Cash Used for Capital and Related Financing Activities (1,245,771) (1,137,223) (6,130,777) (8,513,771) -
Cash Flows from Investing Activities
Interest on Investments 165,385 39,072 285,956 490,413 -
Purchase of Investment Securities (518,571) (289,706) (1,048,123) (1,856,400) 5,019
Interest on Restricted Cash 50,397 88,887 820,360 959,644 -
Net Cash Provided by (used for) Investing Activities (302,789) (161,747) 58,193 (406,343) 5,019
Net Increase/Decrease in Cash and Cash Equivalents (349,015) 1,935,364 (7,055,139) (5,468,790) 503,690
Cash and cash equivalents July 1 (incl. $738,463 for Water Fund, $308,551 for
Wastewater Fund and $16,600,618 for Electric fund reported in restricted accounts) 3,559,991 690,701 34,448,320 38,699,012 1,776,820
Cash and cash equivalents June 30 (incl. $336,971 for Water Fund, $136,927 for
Wastewater Fund and $15,078,230 for Electric fund reported in restricted accounts) $ 3,210,976 $ 2,626,065 $ 27,393,181 $ 33,230,222 $ 2,280,510
Reconciliation of Operating Income to Net Cash Provided
by (Used for) Operating Activities:
Operating Income $ 2,158,642 $ 2,319,774 $ 14,966,671 $ 19,445,087 $ 621,942
Adjustments to Reconcile Operating Income to Net Cash
provided by (Used for) Operating Activities:
Depreciation Expense 1,354,618 1,544,451 3,816,555 6,715,624 -
Effect of Changes in Operating Assets and Liabilities:
Receivables (3,143,880) (100,484) (411,105) (3,655,469) -
Due from other funds (114,054) (21) - (114,075) -
Inventory 22,685 (1,060) (226,655) (205,030) -
Prepaid items - - (79,846) (79,846) -
Deferred outflow of resources Pension (640,257) (196,495) (1,115,540) (1,952,292) -
Deferred outflow of resources OPEB (202,127) (109,929) (439,715) (751,771) -
Accounts payable and accrued expenses (1,073,838) 370,511 (1,175,222) (1,878,549) (123,271)
Unearned revenue - - (145,529) (145,529) -
Due to other funds 17,707 (20,724) (367,584) (370,601) -
Customer Deposits - - 35,283 35,283 -
Liability for Compensated Absences 5,110 (17,211) 18,435 6,334 -
Asset Retirement Obligation (297,003) 2,837,871 -
Net OPEB Liability 217,416 118,244 472,976 808,636 -
Net pension liability 1,343,153 397,900 2,216,769 3,957,822 -
Deferred inflow of resources Leases 3,134,874 - 722,180 3,857,054 -
Deferred inflow of resources Pension (962,521) (331,894) (2,132,638) (3,427,053) -
Deferred inflow of resources OPEB (392,983) (213,728) (854,911) (1,461,622) -
Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities $ 1,724,545 $ 3,759,334 $ 15,003,121 $ 20,487,000 $ 498,671
Non-Cash Investing, Capital and Financing Activities:
Change in Fair Value of Investments $ (416,113) $ (450,697) $ (4,013,538) $ (4,880,348) $ (22,399)
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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City of Dover, Delaware
Statement of Net Position
Fiduciary Funds
June 30, 2022
Pension and Other
Post-Employment Custodial
Benefit Trust Funds Funds
Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 11,308,291 $ 29,258
Investments at Fair Value - Mutual Funds 100,372,021 -
Prepaid Expenses - 25,000
Total Assets 111,680,312 54,258
Liabilities
Vouchers Payable & Deposit Payable 456,931 -
Total Liabilities 456,931 -
Net Position
Net Position Restricted for Pensions 62,880,563 -
Net Position Restricted for Health Benefits 48,342,818 -
Net Position Restricted for Other Organizations - 54,258
Total Net Position $ 111,223,381 $ 54,258
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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City of Dover, Delaware
Statement of Changes in Net Position
Fiduciary Funds
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
Pension and Other
Postemployment Custodial
Benefit Trust Funds Funds
Additions:
Net Investment Income $ (19,267,484) $ -
City's Contribution-Payroll Based 4,005,975 -
City's Contribution-Lump Sum 5,134,000 6,000
Employee Contribution 171,257 -
Gifts/Donations - 44,140
State Grants 668,521 -
Other 3,341 23
Total Additions (9,284,390) 50,163
Deductions:
Bank Fees - 199
Benefit Payments 8,981,652 -
Contractual Services - 38,470
General Administration 71,282 5,422
Transfer to Governmental Capital Project Fund - 2,500
Total Deductions 9,052,934 46,591
Change in Net Position (18,337,324) 3,572
Net Position - Beginning 129,560,705 50,686
Net Position - Ending $ 111,223,381 $ 54,258
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Notes to the Basic Financial Statements
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1. FINANCIAL REPORTING ENTITY ............................................................. 61
A. The City of Dover, Delaware .................................................................................... 61
B. Reporting Entity ....................................................................................................... 61
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES ............................. 61
A. Basis of Presentation ............................................................................................... 62
B. Basis of Accounting and Measurement Focus ......................................................... 64
C. New Pronouncements ............................................................................................. 65
D. Capital Assets and Long-Term Liabilities.................................................................. 65
E. Budget Procedures................................................................................................... 66
F. Major Transfers ........................................................................................................ 67
G. Inventory and Prepaid Items ................................................................................... 68
H. Cash and Investments .............................................................................................. 68
I. Accounts Receivable ................................................................................................ 68
J. Restricted Assets ...................................................................................................... 69
K. Bond Accounts/Issuance Costs ................................................................................ 69
L. Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources ................................................................ 69
M. Fund Balances and Net Position .............................................................................. 70
N. Estimates .................................................................................................................. 70
O. Net Position Flow Assumption ................................................................................. 70
3. DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS .............................................................. 71
A. Cash in Bank and Cash Equivalents ......................................................................... 71
B. Investments.............................................................................................................. 71
4. CAPITAL ASSETS ................................................................................... 77
5. LEASES ................................................................................................. 82
6. LONG-TERM OBLIGATIONS ................................................................... 83
A. Summary of Bonded Indebtedness by Issue............................................................ 83
B. Status as of June 30, 2021 – General Obligation Bonds ......................................... 84
C. Change in Long-Term Debt ...................................................................................... 84
D. Debt Service Requirements ..................................................................................... 85
E. Certain Asset Retirement Obligation ....................................................................... 88
7. RESTRICTED NET POSITION .................................................................. 88
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8. FUND BALANCES & NET POSITION ........................................................ 89
9. PROPERTY TAXES ................................................................................ 90
10. INTERFUND RECEIVABLES, PAYABLES AND TRANSFERS ......................... 91
A. Due To/From Other Funds – Charges and Allocations ............................................ 91
B. Temporary Advances ............................................................................................... 91
C. Interfund Transfers .................................................................................................. 91
11. MATERIAL COMMITMENTS ................................................................. 92
12. FORWARD CONTRACTS ........................................................................ 92
13. INSURANCE .......................................................................................... 95
A. Health Insurance – State of Delaware ..................................................................... 95
B. Workers’ Compensation Fund – Self-Insurance ..................................................... 95
C. Other than Health or Workers’ Compensation Insurance ....................................... 95
14. COMPENSATED ABSENCES ................................................................... 95
15. OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS ................................................. 96
16. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN ........................................................ 105
17. RETIREMENT PLANS ............................................................................ 106
A. Defined Contribution Plan ................................................................................... 106
B. Defined Benefit Plans ......................................................................................... 107
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
1. FINANCIAL REPORTING ENTITY
A. The City of Dover, Delaware
The City of Dover, Delaware (the City) was incorporated in 1829 and is a municipal corporation
governed by an elected mayor and a nine-member council. The accompanying financial statements
present the financial position and operating results for fiscal year ended June 30, 2022.
B. Reporting Entity
In evaluating how to define the reporting entity for financial reporting purposes, management has
considered all potential component units. The decision to include a potential component unit was
made by applying the criteria set forth in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles in the United
States of America (GAAP). GAAP defines the reporting entity as the primary government, and those
component units for which the primary government is financially accountable. Financial
accountability is defined as appointment of a voting majority of the component unit's board and either
a) the ability to impose will by the primary government, or b) the possibility that the component unit
will provide a financial benefit to or impose a financial burden on the primary government. Based
upon this criterion, the following is a brief review of each potential component unit addressed in
defining the government’s reporting entity.
Included within the reporting entity:
The City provides many services as follows - police protection, street maintenance, sanitation, storm
water maintenance, recreation, library, community development, public improvements, planning,
safety inspections, electric generation and distribution, water and wastewater services, legislative
services, and general administration, including employee benefits. These functions are part of the
City’s daily operations and therefore are not legally separate component units.
Not included within the reporting entity:
The City joined the State of Delaware Police Pension Plan for uniformed police officers employed by
the City after September 1, 1982. The plan is completely managed by the State of Delaware and,
therefore, is not included in the financial statements.
The Robbins Hose Volunteer Fire Company, Downtown Dover Partnership, and the Capital School
District are not included within the financial reporting entity because they do not meet the criteria for
inclusion set forth by GAAP.
2. SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The accounting policies of the City conform to generally accepted accounting principles as applicable
to governments. A summary of the more significant policies follows:
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A. Basis of presentation
Government-wide Statements: The statement of net position and the statement of activities include
the financial activities of the overall government, except for fiduciary activities. Individual funds are
not displayed but the statements distinguish governmental activities, generally funded by taxes and
other City revenue, from business-type activities (BTAs), generally funded in whole or in part with fees
charged to external users. Eliminations have been made for the doubling-up effect of certain internal
activities, however, interfund services provided and used are not eliminated in the process of
consolidation.
The government-wide statement of activities presents a comparison between direct program
expenses and program revenues for each function of the City’s governmental activities and for each
of the City’s identifiable business-type activities. Direct expenses are those that are specifically
associated with a program, function, or activity. Program revenues include a) charges paid by the
recipients or beneficiaries of goods or services offered by the programs and b) grants and
contributions that are restricted for meeting the operational or capital requirements of programs.
Revenues that are not classified as program revenues, including all taxes, are presented as general
revenues.
The City allocates the costs of certain governmental services to the costs of business-type activities
(indirect expense allocation). These costs include allocated amounts of city management, centralized
budgetary formulation and oversight, accounting, financial reporting, payroll, fleet and building
maintenance, procurement contracting and oversight, investing and cash management, personnel
services, etc. The allocations are charged to the BTAs based on the use of these services. As a matter
of policy, the costs of certain governmental functions are not allocated to the business-type activities
such as tax assessor, planning and zoning, public safety, library and recreation and community
services.
Fund Financial Statements: The accounts of the City are organized based on funds, each of which is
considered a separate accounting entity. The operations of each fund are accounted for with a
separate set of self-balancing accounts that comprise its assets, liabilities, deferred inflows/outflows,
fund equity, revenues and expenditures or expenses, as appropriate. Government resources are
allocated to and accounted for in individual funds based upon the purposes for which they are to be
spent and how spending activities are controlled.
The fund financial statements provide information about the City’s funds, including fiduciary funds.
The emphasis of fund financial statements is on major governmental and enterprise funds, each
displayed in a separate column. All remaining governmental funds are aggregated and reported as
non-major funds.
The City reports the following major governmental fund:
General Fund
The General Fund is the general operating fund of the City. It is used to account for all financial
resources except those required to be accounted for in another fund.
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The City reports the following major proprietary funds:
Electric Revenue Fund
This fund incorporates all transactions related to the transmission and distribution, as well as
generation of electricity. The City has contracted with both The Energy Authority and North
American Energy Services to manage the City’s power supply and generation assets.
Water Fund
This fund accounts for transactions related to water services. The City also holds lease agreements
with cell phone companies for equipment placed on City water towers.
Wastewater Fund
This fund accounts for transactions related to wastewater services, including the payment of fees to
Kent County for the treatment of sewage.
The City reports the following non-major funds:
Internal Service Fund
The City has created one internal service fund to account for the activities related to self-insured
Workers’ Compensation. Receipts are provided from contributions by the City’s general fund and it’s
three enterprise funds. Expenses are related to payment of claims, premiums, and administration
costs. Actuarial analyses are completed every three (3) years to ensure sufficient reserves for claims
for the Workers’ Compensation Fund. The last analysis was done on June 30, 2019.
Special Revenue Funds
The City has eleven (11) Special Revenue Funds to account for proceeds of specific revenue sources
that are restricted or committed to expenditure for specified purposes other than debt service or
capital projects.
Fiduciary Funds
Fiduciary funds consist of trust and custodial funds and are used to report assets held by the City in a
trustee or custodial capacity for other purposes. These funds are, therefore, not available to support
City programs.
The City is the trustee for the City’s two pension plans: the Police Pension Fund, and the Employee
Pension Fund, as well as the Other Post-Employment Benefit Trust. The activities of these plans are
accounted for in the Basic Financial Statements.
Custodial Funds
Custodial funds are used to account for assets held by the City as a custodian for individuals, private
organizations, or other governments. The City has three (3) custodial funds.
The City acts as the receiving and paying agent for the Fourth of July Celebration Committee, the
Dover Days Celebration Committee, and Dover Strong.
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B. Basis of Accounting and Measurement Focus
Basis of accounting refers to when revenues and expenditures or expenses are recognized in the
accounts and reported in the financial statements. Basis of accounting relates to the timing of the
measurements made, regardless of the measurement focus applied.
All governmental funds are accounted for using the modified accrual basis of accounting and the
current financial resources measurement focus. Their revenues are recognized when they become
measurable and available as net current assets.
Revenues that are susceptible to accrual include property taxes, grants, and billable service charges.
All other revenues are accounted for when they are received.
Property taxes are recognized in the fiscal period during which they are levied, provided they are
“available;” meaning they are collected in the current period or are expected to be collected soon
enough thereafter to satisfy liabilities in the current period. The City considers all revenues reported
in the governmental funds to be available if the revenues are collected within sixty days after year-
end, except for trash collection, which has a thirty-day collection period.
Expenditures are generally recognized under the modified accrual basis of accounting when the
related fund liability is incurred. The exception to this general rule is principal and interest on general
long-term debt which is recognized when due. Also, claims and judgments and compensated
absences are recognized as expenditures to the extent they have matured. General capital asset
acquisitions are reported as expenditures in governmental funds. Proceeds of general long-term debt
and acquisitions under capital leases are reported as other financing sources.
The government-wide financial statements as well as all proprietary and fiduciary funds are accounted
for using the accrual basis of accounting and the economic resources measurement focus.
A reconciliation of the governmental fund financial statements prepared on the modified accrual basis
of accounting to the government-wide financial statements prepared on the accrual basis of
accounting is also provided on pages 50 & 52. The types of transactions included in program revenues
in the government-wide statement of activities include charges for services, operating grants, and
capital grants.
Operating income reported in the proprietary fund financial statements includes revenue and
expenses related to the continuing operations of the funds. Charges to customers for sales and
services constitute the principal operating revenue for proprietary funds. All revenues not meeting
this definition are reported as non-operating.
Principal operating expenses are the costs of providing goods and services, which include purchased
power, administrative expenses, and depreciation of capital assets. All revenues and expenses not
meeting this definition are reported as non-operating revenues and expenses.
The City generally first uses restricted assets for expenses incurred for which both restricted and
unrestricted assets are available. The City may defer the use of restricted assets based on a review of
the specific transaction.
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C. New Pronouncements
The City has adopted the provisions of Governmental Accounting Standard Board (GASB) issued
Statement No. 87 entitled Leases, Standard Implementation Guide No. 2019-3 Leases, Statement No.
91 entitled Conduit Debt Obligations, No. 92 entitled Omnibus 2021, Statement No. 93 entitled
Replacement of Interbank Offered Rates, and Statement No. 97 entitled Certain Component Unit
Criteria, and Accounting and Financial Reporting for Internal Revenue Code Section 457 Deferred
Compensation Plans-an amendment of GASB Statements No.14 and No. 84, and a supersession of
GASB Statement No. 32, and Implementation Guide No. 2019-1, Implementation Guidance Update-
2019. The adoption of these GASB statements did not have a material effect on the statements.
As of June 30, 2022, GASB issued Statement No. 94 entitled Public-Private Partnerships and
Availability Payment Arrangements and Statement No. 96 entitled Subscription-Based Information
Technology Arrangements. The City has not yet completed the process of evaluating the impact of
these pronouncements on its financial statements
D. Capital Assets and Long-Term Liabilities
Capital assets used in Governmental Fund type operations (general capital assets) are accounted for
in the government-wide financial statements rather than in the funds. Public domain
("infrastructure") general capital assets consisting of certain improvements other than buildings,
including roads, bridges, curbs and gutters, streets and sidewalks, drainage systems and lighting
systems, are capitalized in the government-wide financial statements along with other general capital
assets. The capitalization threshold for the City’s assets is $5,000. Personal computers and related
hardware valued under $5,000 are manually controlled by the Information Technology Department.
All capital assets are valued at historical cost and donated capital assets are shown at acquisition value
based on the developers’ cost of the infrastructure. Depreciation has been provided on general
capital assets and is shown in Note 4. Depreciation has been provided over the estimated useful lives
using the straight-line method. Estimated useful lives are as follows:
Buildings 20 – 50 years
Infrastructure 20 – 50 years
Vehicles 5 – 7 years
Equipment, Furniture & Fixtures 5 – 15 years
Long-term liabilities expected to be financed from governmental funds and the long-term estimated
liabilities for compensated absences are accounted for in the government-wide financial statements,
but not in the governmental funds.
Depreciation of all exhaustible capital assets used by proprietary funds is charged as an expense
against their operations. Accumulated depreciation is shown in Note 4 of this section. Depreciation
in the proprietary funds has been provided over the estimated useful lives using the straight-line
method. The estimated useful lives are presented below:
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Building, Mains & Plant 25 – 90 years
Improvements 15 – 20 years
Equipment 5 – 15 years
Vehicles 5 – 7 years
Capital assets are maintained substantially and reported in accordance with the Uniform System of
Accounts prescribed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) for the Electric Fund and
the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC) for the Water and Wastewater
Fund.
E. Budget Procedures
Legally adopted budgets are prepared for the General Fund, Water Fund, Wastewater Fund, Electric
Revenue Fund, the Internal Service Fund, and the following non-major special revenue funds: Police
Federal Grants Fund, Police State Grants Fund, Library Grants Fund, Municipal Street Aid Fund,
Community Development Block Grant Fund (Federal), State Department of Transportation Grants
Fund (Community Transportation), Substance Abuse Prevention Program Fund, Electronic Red-Light
Safety Program Fund, Lodging Tax Fund, ARPA Grant Fund, and the Realty Transfer Tax Fund.
The General Governmental Capital Projects Fund provides for separate budgets to cover the planning
and control of capital items for the governmental programs. The financial transactions of this fund
are included in the financial statements of the General Fund. The Electric Improvement and Extension
Fund, the Water Improvement and Extension Fund, and the Wastewater Improvement and Extension
Fund are sections of each utility enterprise. These sections are required by bond resolutions.
Separate budgets for these funds cover the planning and control of only the capital items of the
utilities. The financial transactions of these funds are included in the financial statements of the
Electric Revenue Fund, the Water Fund, and the Wastewater Fund.
The City prepares the budget for the General Fund revenues on a basis consistent with the modified
accrual basis. The expenditures are accounted for when the purchase orders are issued. The budget
and actual schedule in the legal budget format (non-GAAP), adopted by the City for the General Fund,
the City’s major governmental fund, is presented in the required supplementary information section
of this report.
Budgets for the Electric Revenue Fund, Water Fund, Wastewater Fund, and Internal Service Fund are
prepared on an accrual basis. Budgets are prepared under the assumption that the principal
redemption of long-term debt must be assumed by Enterprise Fund activity in conformity with the
bond ordinance.
The Combining General Fund Balance Sheet and Combining Statement of Revenues, Expenditures and
Changes in Fund Balances of the General Fund as well as the budget and actual schedules of the other
funds are also presented in the supplementary information section of this report because they are
not required to be presented elsewhere.
According to the City's procedures, the preceding year's ending net budgetary balances are
considered as resources for the following year. The beginning balances become operating items of
revenues in the budgets. Estimated ending budgetary balances provide the balancing amount for
each budget. In accordance with the City’s financial policies, adopted by City Council, the General,
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Water, and Wastewater funds are required to maintain an 8% minimum ending budget balance and
the Electric fund is required to maintain a 12% minimum. These percentages are expressed as a
percentage of operating revenues, excluding the beginning budget balance.
Unassigned fund balances as a percentage of current year operating revenues on a budgetary basis
for the General Fund, Water Fund, Wastewater Fund, and Electric Fund are 25.3%, 29.4%, 29.8% and
26.6% respectively, and all are exceeding the financial policy maximum for each fund. Per the
Financial policy, the overages for all funds will be addressed in the next year’s budget.
The City Manager may approve transfers of savings from completed CIP items to non-completed CIP
items. Any transfers that cause the item or project to exceed its original budget 10% or greater will
be communicated to City Council and the Controller/Treasurer. The City Manager may approve intra-
fund transfers (i.e., within the General Fund) of up to five percent per annum, except for line items
associated with salary and benefits. Budget amendments exceeding that authorized above or that
affect budget balances shall be referred to City Council. (Source: City of Dover Policy Manual, Budget
Administration – Policy for Operating Departments, 2014).
The following activities exceeded their budget:
1. Police Extra-Duty is over budget by $10,156, but is offset by Grant revenue.
2. The City Manager’s Office is over budget by $40,206 resulting from an overage in salaries
due to attrition.
3. Debt Service exceeded the budget by $137 due to interest on the new HVAC loan, which
was not budgeted.
4. Transfer to Cable Franchise Reserve of $13,421 was not budgeted.
5. Appropriation to Police Pension Fund - State Grant is over budget by $168,520 due to the
receipt of State of Delaware funds exceeding the budgeted amount and then passed
through to the Police Pension Fund as an expenditure.
6. Appropriation to cover Street Light expense was low by $26,038.
In all cases, the increase was needed to meet operational requirements of the City.
F. Major Transfers
The Electric Revenue Fund, Water Fund, and Wastewater Fund annually transfer a budgeted portion
of their revenues to the General Fund. Transfers are also made from the Realty Transfer Tax Fund,
Municipal Street Aid Fund, Electronic Red-Light Safety Program (ERLSP) Fund and both Police Grant
Funds (State & Federal) to the General Fund. The purpose of these transfers is to provide routine
subsidies to the General Fund for operating functions, capital project expenditures and debt service
requirements.
The Lodging Tax receipts are only to be used for infrastructure, according to City Ordinance #2019-16.
Therefore, amounts received in this fund are transferred to the General Governmental Capital
Projects Fund.
Several Special Revenue Funds represent a pass-through of revenues collected by the State of
Delaware on behalf of the City or other State revenues provided for in Delaware Code. These receipts
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are subsequently transferred to the General Fund in support of public safety, City maintenance of
State roads and other public services.
Several transfers between the General Fund and the non-major governmental funds are netted in the
government-wide financial statements.
G. Inventory and Prepaid Items
Both inventory and prepaid items are accounted for using the consumption method. Inventory are
treated as operational expenditures at the time of use rather than at the time of purchase for both
the governmental and proprietary funds. Prepaid items are reflective of insurance policies and
commitments due on July 1 for the following fiscal year.
The warehouse inventories, consisting mostly of parts and supplies, are maintained on a perpetual
inventory basis. Inventories of all funds are valued at cost and net of reserves, utilizing a weighted
moving average method of valuation. The City maintains inventory reserves to charge off any
damaged or obsolete items.
The Electric Revenue Fund maintains fuel inventory for the generating assets on a perpetual basis and
utilizes the weighted average method of valuation.
H. Cash and Investments
The City's cash and cash equivalents consist of cash on hand, demand deposits and short-term
investments with original maturities of three months or less from the acquisition date. Investments
consist of notes and bonds issued by the United States Government and its agencies, corporate debt
instruments, common stock, and open-end mutual funds.
I. Accounts Receivable
Allowances for uncollectible accounts are maintained and uncollectible accounts are charged off
against these allowances. The authority to write off accounts is vested with the City Council. Current
balances of allowances are as follows:
General Fund $604,110
Water Fund 21,313
Wastewater Fund 19,925
Electric Revenue Fund 1,355,455
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J. Restricted Assets
Certain assets are restricted because their use is limited by bond covenants, endowments, or other
similar third-party restrictions.
Restricted assets as of June 30, 2022, total $75,567,557 including cash and cash equivalents of
$20,744,701 and $54,822,856 in investments. Of this amount, $5,211,771 is attributed to
governmental activities and $70,355,786 is attributable to business-type activities.
K. Bond Accounts/Issuance Costs
The City recognizes issuance costs in governmental funds, as well as the proprietary funds, as a current
period expense in accordance with GASB 65. All unamortized bond discounts and issuance costs held
by the general fund and the proprietary funds have been expensed in prior years.
L. Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources
The statement of net position, in addition to reporting assets and liabilities, reports a separate section
for deferred outflows / inflows of resources. Deferred outflows / inflows of resources represent either
a consumption or acquisition of net position that applies to a future period(s) and will not be
recognized as an outflow / inflow (expense / revenue) of resources until that period.
The City’s deferred outflows / inflows of resources are reported on the government-wide statement
of net position and proprietary funds statement of net position for pension and Other Post-
Employment Benefits (OPEB). For purposes of measuring the OPEB and pension liability, deferred
outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to OPEB and pensions, and OPEB and
pension expense, information about the fiduciary net position of the OPEB and pension plans and
additions to/deductions from their fiduciary net position have been determined on the same basis as
they are reported by the City of Dover’s OPEB Trust and pension systems. For this purpose, benefit
payments (including refunds of employee contributions) are recognized when due and payable in
accordance with the benefit terms. The OPEB and pension systems report investments at fair value.
Deferred inflows of resources related to OPEB, and pensions are explained in Notes 15 and 17,
respectively.
The City also reports unavailable revenue as a deferred inflow of resources only in the governmental
funds balance sheet, which arises only under a modified accrual basis of accounting that qualifies for
reporting in this category. The governmental funds report unavailable revenues from property taxes,
demolitions, general billings, grass cutting, police extra-duty, state grants, and lease activity.
M. Fund Balances and Net Position
Governmental fund balances are reported based on a hierarchy of constraints on the nature or specific
purpose to which the funds can be spent. The classifications of fund balance are as follows:
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• The non-spendable fund balance classification includes amounts that cannot be spent either
because they are in a non-spendable form or because they are legally or contractually required to
be maintained intact.
• The restricted fund balance classification includes amounts that can be spent only for specific
purposes defined by the City Charter, the City Code, State or Federal laws, or externally imposed
conditions by grantors or creditors.
• The committed fund balance classification includes amounts that can be used only for specific
purposes determined by the formal action by City Council through a motion or an adopted City
Ordinance which is approved by a majority vote of City Council, the City’s highest level of decision-
making authority.
• The assigned fund balance classification includes amounts authorized and established by City
Council. The City’s financial policies as adopted by City Council includes the purpose and
description of all classes of fund balance. Modifications require City Council approval.
• The unassigned fund balance classification includes amounts that have not met the criteria of the
previously mentioned fund balance classifications. The unassigned fund balance is available for
expenditures as they are incurred. The general fund is the only fund that reports a positive
unassigned fund balance amount.
The City considers restricted, committed, or assigned amounts to have been spent when a related
expenditure is incurred.
Proprietary funds report net position in three categories:
1) Net investment in capital assets
2) Restricted and
3) Unrestricted
Fund balances and net position are further explained in Note 7.
N. Estimates
The preparation of financial statements in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles
in the United States of America requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect
the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities as of
the date of the financial statements and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the
reporting period. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
O. Net Position Flow Assumption
Sometimes the City will fund outlays for a specific purpose from both restricted (e.g., restricted bond
or grant proceeds) and unrestricted resources. To calculate the amounts reported as restricted and
unrestricted net position and fund balance in the government-wide, proprietary fund, and
governmental fund financial statements, a flow assumption must be made about the order in which
the resources are applied. It is the City’s policy to consider restricted net position to have been
depleted before unrestricted net position is applied.
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3. DEPOSITS AND INVESTMENTS
A. Cash in Bank and Cash Equivalents
Custodial credit risk – deposits. The City’s depository institutions collateralize the City’s deposits over
and above those covered by the $250,000 FDIC Insurance limit with specific securities, which are
‘marked to market’ daily against the aggregate balances. The market value of the collateral is at a
minimum of or equal to 102% of the amount of applicable deposits. Collateral consists solely of full
faith and credit obligations of the United States Government or fixed rate obligations of agencies or
instruments of the United States Government.
As of June 30, 2022, the carrying amount of unrestricted cash and cash equivalents totaled
$34,401,929, and the bank cash balances totaled $35,302,688. The carrying amount of restricted cash
totaled $20,744,701 and the bank cash balances on restricted accounts totaled $20,731,054 and
$2,814,970 of the bank balance was exposed to custodial credit risk because it was uninsured and
uncollateralized. Fiduciary funds cash and cash equivalents carrying value of $11,337,549 included
$11,337,562 of cash deposits. The restricted deposits are held by the City for bond-related
transactions, special purpose operating and capital grants.
B. Investments
The City Council has adopted an investment policy which is reviewed every two years and updated as
needed to meet best practices. The Pension Boards have adopted their own distinct investment
policies to govern the Pension Trust funds because the objectives differ from those of the City. The
City’s investments are segregated from the Pension Trust investments for clarity. As of June 30, 2022,
the City had the following investments:
Investments Held by Third Party Custodian
The City categorizes its fair value measurements within the fair value hierarchy established by generally
accepted accounting principles. The hierarchy is based on the valuation inputs used to measure the
fair value of the asset. The City’s government wide investments are held in several different
investment capacities from mutual funds and certificate of deposit with a significant investment in
debt securities.
• Level 1 – Valuations based on unadjusted quoted prices for identical assets or liabilities in active
markets.
• Level 2 – Valuations based on quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets or
identical assets or liabilities in less active markets, such as dealer or broker markets; and
• Level 3 – Valuations derived from valuation techniques in which one or more significant inputs or
significant value drivers are unobservable, such as pricing models, discounted cash flow models and
similar techniques not based on market, exchange, dealer, or broker-traded transactions.
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The City recorded the following investments as of June 30, 2022:
Fair Value Measurements Using:
Quoted Prices Significant
Weighted in Active Other
Average Markets Observable
Maturity for Identical Inputs
Investment Type (Years) June 30, 2022 Assets (Level 1) (Level 2)
Government-Wide:
Investments by fair value level
Debt securities:
U.S. Government Treasuries 1.90 $ 24,084,548 $ - $ 24,084,548
Federal Agency Bond / Note 2.08 18,875,619 582,923 18,292,696
Municipal Obligations 2.35 5,406,345 - 5,406,345
Domestic Fixed Income 2.76 31,500,882 - 31,500,882
International Fixed Income 2.76 9,421,189 - 9,421,189
Federal Agency mortgage backed security* 9.00 2,156,590 583,767 1,572,823
Total Investments by fair value level 2.52 91,445,173 $ 1,166,690 $ 90,278,483
Other Investments, at amortized cost:
Money Market Mutual Funds & Equity Stock 8,392,668
Certificates of Deposit 4,444,535
Total other investments 12,837,203
Total Government-Wide Investments 104,282,376
Less: Cash and Cash Equivalents
Money Market Funds & Certificates of Deposit (3,064,968)
Total Investments per statement of net position $ 101,217,408
Interest rate risk: As a means of limiting its exposure to fair value losses arising from rising interest
rates the City’s investment policy limits U.S. Government securities and most other investments
to a maximum maturity of 10 years from the date of purchase. Commercial Paper, Bankers’
Acceptances and Repurchase Agreements all have a much shorter investment period ranging from
90 days to 365 days. Short-term cash flow balances are invested up to one year. The portfolio’s
weighted average maturity is 2.52 years.
* For asset backed and Agency mortgage-backed securities, the maximum maturity shall be
defined as the weighted average life (“WAL”). WAL is a convention that estimates the expected
weighted amount of time, in years, for the principal amount of an issue to be fully paid. For
Agency mortgage-backed securities, WAL shall be limited to 10 years, measured at the settlement
date, provided by Bloomberg Financial Markets. As of June 30, 2022, Federal Agency mortgage-
backed security WAL is 9.00.
Credit risk: The City’s investment policy applies the prudent-person rule. Investments are made as a
prudent person would be expected to act, with discretion and intelligence, to seek reasonable
income, preserve capital and, in general, avoid speculative investments.
As of June 30, 2022, the City’s fixed income and short-term investments carried the following S&P
Global Credit Ratings as compared to the policy’s minimum ratings:
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Policy Minimum Percent
Authorized Investments Rating Category Portfolio Ratings Allocation
U.S. Government Treasuries N/A N/A 23.10%
U.S. Government Agency Bonds/Notes N/A N/A 20.17%
Certificates of Deposit and Short-Term A-1 Short-Term A-1 to A-1+ 4.26%
Time Deposits Long-Term AA N/A 0.00%
Corporate Debt Issued by a US Corporation
Commercial Paper A-1 N/A 0.00%
Corporate Notes/Bonds A BBB+ to AAA 30.21%
International Fixed Income A AAA 9.03%
Repurchase Agreements ST A-1; LT AA N/A 0.00%
Registered Investment Companies
AAAm AAAm 8.05%
(Money Market Funds)
Municipal Obligations A A to AAA 5.18%
Concentration of credit risk: As of June 30, 2022, United States Treasury Notes represented 25.07% of
the portfolio, Federal National Mortgage Association represented 11.22% of the portfolio and Federal
Home Loan Mortgage Association represented 7.02% of the portfolio. No other issuer exceeded 5% of
the portfolio.
Investments Held by Trustee for Other Post-Employment Benefits & Pensions
The Pension Trusts and OPEB Trust invest exclusively in open-end mutual funds. The fair value is measured
using the net asset value (NAV) as quoted in active markets in a manner consistent with the measurement
principles for investment companies calculated as of June 30, 2022.
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Investment Type June 30, 2022
Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB) & Employee's Police OPEB
Pension Funds (Trustee held): Plan Plan Trust Total
Investments measured at the net asset value (NAV)
Money market funds $ 1,871,211 $ 727,230 $ 1,241,549 $ 3,839,990
Fixed Income:
Short-term bond funds 2,477,078 932,771 3,201,991 6,611,840
Intermediate-term bond funds 1,915,555 450,827 2,300,983 4,667,365
Long-term bond funds 2,227,350 698,963 1,847,384 4,773,697
Inflation-protected bond funds 2,807,738 734,228 2,090,373 5,632,339
High yield bond funds 2,299,001 721,428 2,462,172 5,482,601
Nontraditional bond funds 1,885,261 591,595 2,268,914 4,745,770
Total Fixed Income 13,611,983 4,129,812 14,171,817 31,913,612
Equities:
Large-cap value funds 3,230,428 1,013,705 3,474,858 7,718,991
Large-cap growth funds 3,674,397 1,153,029 4,818,994 9,646,420
Mid-cap value funds 1,768,665 555,006 4,368,100 6,691,771
Mid-cap blend funds 1,690,387 530,444 - 2,220,831
Small-cap value funds 2,918,714 915,888 1,908,563 5,743,165
Small-cap growth - - 1,728,695 1,728,695
International growth funds 3,169,014 994,435 3,643,434 7,806,883
World stock funds 2,911,168 913,526 3,965,329 7,790,023
Infrastructure funds 2,437,893 765,011 - 3,202,904
Diversified emerging market funds 4,617,746 1,449,052 5,117,632 11,184,430
Real estate funds 1,744,560 547,439 2,432,297 4,724,296
Total Equities 28,162,972 8,837,535 31,457,902 68,458,409
Total investments measured at the NAV $ 41,774,955 $ 12,967,347 $ 45,629,719 $ 100,372,021
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The City recorded the following OPEB and Pension investments as of June 30, 2022:
Quoted Prices in
Active Markets
for Identical
Investment Type June 30, 2022 Assets (Level 1)
Other Postemployment Benefits (OPEB)
& Pension Funds
Investments by fair value level
Mutual Funds $ 100,372,021 $ 100,372,021
Limits on investments are as follows:
Category Allocation Target Percentage
Employee's Police OPEB
Plan Plan Trust
Cash & Short Term Bonds 11.00% 13.00% 9.00%
Non-traditional Bonds 4.00% 4.00% 4.50%
Inflation Protected Bonds 6.00% 5.00% 4.00%
Intermediate Term Bonds 4.00% 3.00% 4.50%
Long Term Bonds 5.00% 5.00% 4.00%
High Yield Bond 5.00% 5.00% 5.00%
Large Cap Value 7.00% 7.00% 7.00%
Large Cap Growth 9.00% 9.00% 11.00%
Mid Cap 8.00% 8.00% 9.00%
Small Cap 7.00% 7.00% 8.00%
Real Estate Investment 4.00% 4.00% 5.00%
Infrastructure 5.00% 5.00% 0.00%
Foreign Equity 15.00% 15.00% 18.00%
Emerging Markets 10.00% 10.00% 11.00%
100.00% 100.00% 100.00%
Custodial Credit Risk is the risk that, in the event of the failure of the counterparty, the City will not be
able to recover the value of its investments or collateral securities that are in the possession of an outside
party. To avoid custodial credit risk, the City requires all investments held with a third-party custodian to
be registered in the City’s name.
Interest Rate Risk is the risk that changes in market interest rates will adversely affect the fair value of an
investment. Generally, the longer the maturity of an investment, the greater the sensitivity of its fair
value to changes in market interest rates. The Pension and OPEB Plans’ investment policies formally
address interest rate risk. As of June 30, 2022, the Pension and OPEB plans had $31,913,612 in fixed
income investments. The weighted average maturity for all its fixed income funds was 6.36 years.
Credit Risk: The OPEB Plan’s investments are exposed to both market risk, the risk arising from changes
in fair value, and credit risk, the risk of failure by another party to perform according to the terms of a
contract. The Pension and OPEB Plan’s investment balances on June 30, 2022, consisted of open-ended
mutual funds.
Concentration of Credit Risk: Concentration of credit risk is the risk of loss attributable to the magnitude
of an investment in a single issuer. The Pension and OPEB Plan’s investment policies do not formally
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address concentration of credit risk. The Pension and OPEB Plans held no positions of five percent or
more in securities of any single issuer on June 30, 2022.
Foreign Currency Risk is the risk that changes in the exchange rate of investments will adversely affect
the fair value of an investment. As of June 30, 2022, the Pension and OPEB Plans had no investments that
were denominated in foreign currency.
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4. CAPITAL ASSETS
A summary of the capital asset activity for the year ended June 30, 2022, is presented below and on the following four pages:
Beginning Ending
Balance Increases Decreases Adjustments Balance
Governmental activities:
Capital assets, not being depreciated
Land $ 4,620,356 $ - $ - $ - $ 4,620,356
1
Construction in progress 2,132,004 1,328,362 2,821,571 (32,985) 605,810
Total capital assets, not being depreciated 6,752,360 1,328,362 2,821,571 (32,985) 5,226,166
Capital assets, being depreciated:
Buildings 28,993,253 629,423 45,770 - 29,576,906
Furniture and fixtures 759,375 - - - 759,375
Equipment 9,421,657 875,306 1,449,780 - 8,847,183
Vehicles 6,585,122 563,231 462,521 - 6,685,832
Lights 655,646 - - - 655,646
Improvements other than buildings 61,073,599 2,782,604 - - 63,856,203
Total capital assets, being depreciated 107,488,652 4,850,564 1,958,071 - 110,381,145
Less accumulated depreciation for:
Buildings (7,495,752) (635,069) 43,611 9,692 (8,077,518)
Furniture and fixtures (666,815) (65,337) - - (732,152)
2 (7,044,092) (382,572) 1,263,196 - (6,163,468)
Equipment
2
Vehicles (4,667,343) (544,235) 256,249 (354,017) (5,309,346)
Lights (549,705) (11,576) - - (561,281)
Improvements other than buildings (34,281,726) (2,153,915) - (5,380) (36,441,021)
Total accumulated depreciation (54,705,433) (3,792,704) 1,563,056 (349,705) (57,284,786)
Total capital assets, being depreciated, net 3 52,783,219 1,057,860 (395,015) (349,705) 53,096,359
Governmental activities capital assets, net $ 59,535,579 $ 2,386,222 $ 3,216,586 $ (382,690) $ 58,322,525
1
The capital asset adjustment within the Construction in Progress section above is due to some prior year expenses which were donations or
maintenance costs.
2
The adjustments in vehicles depreciation was due to some Police Department assets that were reclassified from equipment to vehicles.
3
The addition of leased assets is the difference between this schedule and the financial statements.
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Beginning Ending
Balance Increases Decreases Adjustments Balance
Business-type activities:
Water Fund
Capital assets, not being depreciated
Land $ 130,438 $ - $ - $ - $ 130,438
1 1,267,821 166,548 1,376,654 (9,900) 47,815
Construction in progress
Total capital assets, not being depreciated 1,398,259 166,548 1,376,654 (9,900) 178,253
Capital assets, being depreciated
Buildings 2 9,685,222 - - 105 9,685,327
Distribution Mains/Accessories 25,734,479 613,592 - - 26,348,071
Pumping stations 13,159,265 783,200 707,604 - 13,234,861
Sewer Lines 38,284 - - - 38,284
Vehicles and equipment 3 5,274,981 428,783 336,700 (35,514) 5,331,550
Total capital assets, being depreciated 53,892,231 1,825,575 1,044,304 (35,409) 54,638,093
Less accumulated depreciation for:
Buildings (1,008,688) (425,555) - - (1,434,243)
Vehicles and equipment 3 (3,805,452) (198,542) 336,700 (35,927) (3,703,221)
Distribution Mains/Accessories (9,530,357) (490,953) - (7,094) (10,028,404)
Pumping Stations (6,070,203) (238,809) 508,936 - (5,800,076)
Sewer Lines (19,122) (759) - - (19,881)
Total accumulated depreciation (20,433,822) (1,354,618) 845,636 (43,021) (20,985,825)
Total capital assets, being depreciated, net 33,458,409 470,957 (198,668) (78,430) 33,652,268
Total water fund capital assets, net $ 34,856,668 $ 637,505 $ (1,575,322) $ (88,330) $ 33,830,520
1
The capital asset adjustment to Construction In Progress was for inspections and maintenance in the Wellhead Redevelopment Program.
2
The capital asset adjustment to Buildings was due to a corrected invoice which was added to the Water Treatment Plant Improvements project
from FY21.
3
The capital asset and accumulated depreciation adjustments to Vehicles and Equipment were due to a conversion error that had the wrong
accounts for 3 assets.
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Beginning Ending
Balance Increases Decreases Adjustments Balance
Business-type activities:
Wastewater Fund
Capital assets, not being depreciated
Land $ 32,802 $ - $ - $ - $ 32,802
Construction in progress 780,100 485,557 780,100 - 485,557
Total capital assets, not being depreciated 812,902 485,557 780,100 - 518,359
Capital assets, being depreciated
Buildings 62,041 - - - 62,041
Distribution Mains/Accessories 204,662 - - - 204,662
1 17,821,199 1,612,500 2,128 2,250 19,433,821
Pumping Stations
1 35,197,157 70,000 - 19,222 35,286,379
Sewer Lines
2 2,689,419 139,462 94,533 35,514 2,769,862
Vehicles and equipment
Total capital assets, being depreciated 55,974,478 1,821,962 96,661 56,986 57,756,765
Less accumulated depreciation for:
Buildings (44,686) (2,681) - - (47,367)
Vehicles and Equipment (1,696,469) (174,518) 94,532 (102,219) (1,878,674)
Distribution mains, hydrant, and accessories (17,836) (2,869) - - (20,705)
Pumping Stations (6,232,035) (579,123) 1,011 (508,936) (7,319,083)
Sewer Lines (15,885,315) (785,260) - - (16,670,575)
Total accumulated depreciation (23,876,341) (1,544,451) 95,543 (611,155) (25,936,404)
Total capital assets, being depreciated, net 32,098,137 277,510 (1,117) (554,169) 31,820,361
Total wastewater fund capital assets, net $ 32,911,039 $ 763,068 $ (781,217) $ (554,169) $ 32,338,721
1
The capital asset adjustments to Pumping Stations and Sewer Lines were FY22 improvements to existing assets.
2
The capital asset and accumulated depreciation adjustments to Vehicles and Equipment were due to a conversion error that had the
wrong accounts for 3 assets.
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Beginning Ending
Balance Increases Decreases Adjustments Balance
Business-type activities:
Electric Revenue Fund
Capital assets, not being depreciated
Land $ 1,458,066 $ - $ - $ - $ 1,458,066
1 3,504,551 2,475,116 3,564,490 (15,505) 2,399,672
Construction in progress
Total capital assets, not being depreciated 4,962,617 2,475,116 3,564,490 (15,505) 3,857,738
Capital assets, being depreciated
Buildings 12,583,811 2,557,244 1,853,657 - 13,287,398
Vehicles and Equipment 29,024,484 2,217,686 189,516 - 31,052,654
Transformers, Meters, T&D & Fiber Optic Lines, Street Lights 2 67,146,050 2,673,895 33,635 28,961 69,815,271
SS, Switch Yards, Switchgears 36,728,771 - - - 36,728,771
Boiler, Turbo Generators, Cap Int - VS 39,122,189 - - - 39,122,189
Other (Streets, EST, Swr Lines, Wells, Eng & Legal Svcs, Land Impr) 7,662,503 - - - 7,662,503
Total capital assets, being depreciated 192,267,808 7,448,825 2,076,808 28,961 197,668,786
Less accumulated depreciation for:
Buildings (10,429,064) (119,768) - - (10,548,832)
Vehicles and Equipment 3 (25,737,948) (481,505) 127,231 - (26,092,222)
Transformers, Meters, T&D & Fiber Optic Lines, Street Lights 3 (40,807,716) (1,744,377) 1,028 - (42,551,065)
SS, Switch Yards, Switchgears (17,684,502) (967,352) - - (18,651,854)
Boiler, Turbo Generators, Cap Int - VS (32,817,182) (390,940) - - (33,208,122)
Other (Streets, EST, Swr Lines, Wells, Eng & Legal Svcs, Land Impr) (6,670,212) (112,613) - - (6,782,825)
Total accumulated depreciation (134,146,624) (3,816,555) 128,259 - (137,834,920)
Total capital assets, being depreciated, net 58,121,184 3,632,270 (1,948,549) 28,961 59,833,866
Total electric revenue fund capital assets, net $ 63,083,801 $ 6,107,386 $ (5,513,039) $ 13,456 $ 63,691,604
1
The capital asset adjustment within the Construction in Progress section above is due to a maintenance expense for McKee Run Power Plant and a small project that
was under the $5,000 threshold.
2
The adjustments in Transformers, etc. is a combination of improvements and corrections to useful life.
3
Adjustments to depreciation are due to an input error and a conversion error which resulted in the assets not being depreciated in previous years.
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(Continued) Beginning Ending
Balance Increases Decreases Adjustments Balance
Total Business-type Activities $ 130,851,508 $ 7,507,959 $ (7,869,578) $ (629,043) $ 129,860,845
Capital Assets, not being depreciated 7,173,778 3,127,221 (5,721,244) (25,405) 4,554,350
Capital Assets, being depreciated, net 123,677,730 4,380,737 (2,148,334) (603,638) 125,306,495
Total $ 130,851,508 $ 7,507,958 $ (7,869,578) $ (629,043) $ 129,860,845
General government $ 14,488
Central services 46,074
Public safety 501,494
Public works 2,482,485
Library and recreation 704,564
Financial administration 43,598
Total depreciation expense - governmental activities $ 3,792,704
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5. LEASES
The City leases two parcels of land on its Garrison Tract, relating to the Garrison Oak Business &
Technology Center that result in rent revenue reported in the General Fund. The first lease is with LS
Power – White Oak Solar Energy LLC, which generated $71,285 in rental income, and the second lease is
with Garrison Energy Center which generated $37,198 in rental income.
The total lease revenue generated by the City’s Electric Revenue Fund is $128,877, consisting of $65,339
for pole attachment rentals which began in fiscal year 2020, Dark Fiber leases in the amount of $33,538,
and an annual substation rental of $30,000.
The City maintains several water tower leases for a group of telecommunications companies. The
transactions are recorded as revenue in the Water Fund and totaled $502,821 in the fiscal year ended
June 30, 2022.
The total amount of inflows of resources relating to leases recognized in the current fiscal year are as
follows:
Governmental Business-type
Activities Activities Total
Lease revenue $ 63,263 $ 4,422,661 $ 4,485,924
Interest revenue 9,137 - 9,137
As of June 30, 2022, the principal and interest requirements to maturity for the lease receivable are as
follows:
Governmental Activities Business-type Activities
Principle Interest Total Principle Interest Total
2023 $ 35,197 $ 76,174 $ 111,371 $ 346,112 $ 213,602 $ 559,714
2024 39,996 75,297 115,293 372,797 198,118 570,915
2025 45,135 74,239 119,374 401,218 181,302 582,520
2026 50,637 72,985 123,622 431,500 163,048 594,548
2027 56,524 71,518 128,042 437,539 143,239 580,778
2028-2032 386,354 326,878 713,232 1,550,889 398,409 1,949,298
2033-2037 608,283 246,786 855,069 377,002 98,809 475,811
2038-2042 916,773 113,242 1,030,015 - - -
2043-2047 58,575 550 59,125 - - -
$ 2,197,474 $ 1,057,669 $ 3,255,143 $ 3,917,057 $ 1,396,527 $ 5,313,584
As a lessee, the City Police Department leases a part of a firing range for firearm practice and qualification.
In FY22, there are 4 years remaining on the lease, for $5,000 per year.
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6. LONG -TERM OBLIGATIONS
A. Summary of Bonded Indebtedness by Issue
Original Remaining Interest Maturity Arbitrage Purpose
Governmental Activities
2019 General Obligation Bonds $ 5,700,000 $ 4,692,900 2.39% 7/18/19 - 6/30/29 No Refund General Obligation Bonds Series 2012 and Series 2014 A, which
funded public safety equipment and library, storm water and street
infrastructure projects
2021 General Obligation Bonds 1,563,000 1,418,309 1.69% 7/15/21 - 6/15/31 No Provide funds to pay a portion of the costs of: Chiller replacement and
cooling tower/pump replacement for Police Department, replace entire
HVAC system at City Hall, replace HVAC system and all components at the
Warehouse building and pay costs of issuance.
Business Type Activities
Water Bonds
2010 State of Delaware - Revolving
2,404,017 1,222,425 2.47% 4/1/12 - 10/1/30 No Water quality improvements and main replacements
Loan Fund - Municipal Revenue
Water and Wastewater capital project financing, refund 2003 Series WWW
2013 Revenue Bonds 4,295,463 2,328,316 3.58% 7/1/14 - 7/1/33 Yes
bonds
2018 State of Delaware - Revolving
4,000,000 3,646,559 2.00% 12/1/20 - 6/1/39 No Water Treatment Plant Improvements
Loan Fund - Municipal Revenue
Wastewater Bonds
2009 State of Delaware - Revolving
5,581,059 2,989,127 2.00% 12/1/12 - 12/1/31 No Pump station replacements/upgrades and sanitary sewer main relining
Loan Fund - Municipal Revenue
2011 State of Delaware - Revolving
765,060 464,149 2.00% 6/1/12 - 12/1/31 No Pump station replacements/upgrades and sanitary sewer main relining
Loan Fund - Municipal Revenue
Water and Wastewater capital project financing, refund 2003 Series WWW
2013 Revenue Bonds 1,829,538 991,684 3.58% 7/1/14 - 7/1/33 Yes
bonds
2018 State of Delaware - Revolving Replacement of 3 Pump Stations: Delaware Tech, Walker Woods and
881,356 821,394 2.00% 10/1/20 - 4/1/39 No
Loan Fund - Municipal Revenue Silver Lake
2020 State of Delaware - Revolving
732,200 732,200 2.00% 8/1/22 - 8/1/41 No Puncheon Run pump station grit removal system replacement
Loan Fund - Municipal Revenue
(Coverage ratio on Water/Wastewater Bonds requires net revenues to be at least 1.2 times the maximum annual debt service)
Electric Revenue Bonds
Refund Electric Revenue Bonds Series 2008, which funded system
2018 Revenue Bonds 15,700,000 13,445,000 3 - 5% 7/1/19 - 7/1/33 Yes
expansion & upgrades
(Coverage ratio on Electric Bonds requires net revenues to be at least 1.25 times the maximum annual debt service)
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B. Status as of June 30, 2022 – General Obligation Bonds
Long-term indebtedness of the City of Dover consists of Series 2019 General Obligation Bonds totaling
$4,692,900 and Series 2021 General Obligation Bonds totaling $1,418,309 for a grand total of
$6,111,209 in outstanding bonds.
The total General Obligation Bonds outstanding amount includes $496,788 payable within one year.
C. Change in Long-Term Debt
The following tables summarize the debt transactions for the year ended June 30, 2022:
General Long-Term Debt
Payable within
Item Balance 7/1/21 Additions Reductions Balance 6/30/22 One Year
Police Officer Separation Agrmt $ 37,500 $ - $ 37,500 $ - $ -
Compensated Absences 2,679,022 1,612,508 1,666,079 2,625,451 1,347,902
General Obligation Bonds 6,598,524 - 487,315 6,111,209 496,788
Lease Liability - 19,233 4,620 14,613 3,847
Net OPEB Liability 6,068,847 3,005,687 - 9,074,534 -
Net Pension Liability 5,841,779 - 5,573,690 268,089 -
Sub-total of General
Long-Term Debt $ 21,225,672 $ 4,637,428 $ 7,769,204 $ 18,093,896 $ 1,848,537
Enterprise Funds Debt – Water and Wastewater Fund
WATER FUND
Payable within
Item Balance 7/1/21 Additions Reductions Balance 6/30/22 One Year
Compensated Absences $ 205,402 $ 123,095 $ 117,985 $ 210,512 $ 80,851
Revenue Bonds-Water 2,598,317 - 270,001 2,328,316 277,014
State of Delaware Municipal
Revenue Bond - Water 5,174,358 - 305,374 4,868,984 312,295
Net OPEB Liability 44,667 217,416 - 262,083 -
Net Pension Liability 947,260 1,343,153 - 2,290,413 -
Sub-total of Water Fund $ 8,970,004 $ 1,683,664 $ 693,360 $ 9,960,308 $ 670,160
WASTEWATER FUND
Payable within
Item Balance 7/1/21 Additions Reductions Balance 6/30/22 One Year
Compensated Absences $ 84,254 $ 47,166 $ 64,378 $ 67,042 $ 38,952
Revenue Bonds-Wastewater 1,106,683 - 114,999 991,684 117,986
State of Delaware Municipal
Revenue Bond - Wastewater 5,121,954 248,450 363,534 5,006,870 387,430
Net OPEB Liability 42,675 118,244 - 160,919 -
Net Pension Liability 950,802 397,900 - 1,348,702 -
Sub-total of Wastewater $ 7,306,368 $ 811,760 $ 542,911 $ 7,575,217 $ 544,368
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Enterprise Funds Debt – Electric Revenue Fund
Payable within
Item Balance 7/1/21 Additions Reductions Balance 6/30/22 One Year
Compensated Absences $ 449,554 $ 312,144 $ 293,709 $ 467,989 $ 235,112
Revenue Bonds 14,265,000 - 820,000 13,445,000 865,000
Bond Premium 989,787 - 82,482 907,305 82,482
Net OPEB Liability 388,513 472,976 - 861,489 -
Net Pension Liability 4,340,902 2,216,769 - 6,557,671 -
Asset Retirement Obligation 11,915,849 - 297,003 11,618,846 -
Sub-total of Electric
Revenue Fund 32,349,605 3,001,889 1,493,194 33,858,300 1,182,594
Sub-total of Enterprise
Fund Debt 48,625,977 5,497,313 2,729,465 51,393,825 2,397,122
Grand Totals of
Long-Term Debt $ 69,851,649 $ 10,134,741 $ 10,498,669 $ 69,487,721 $ 4,245,659
The City does not receive reimbursement for debt service from any other governmental units. The City
does not have any special assessment debt or defeased bonds as of June 30, 2022. In previous years, the
City has used General Fund Revenues to liquidate Net Pension and Net OPEB Liabilities in the General
Fund.
D. Debt Service Requirements
The following are the debt service requirements to maturity on the City's general obligation bonds
and revenue bonds.
Governmental Activities:
2019 General Obligation Bonds 2021 General Obligation Bonds Total General
Fiscal Fund Debt
Service
Year Principal Interest Principal Interest
2023 $ 349,632 $ 109,842 $ 147,156 $ 22,830 $ 629,460
2024 356,556 101,565 149,662 22,830 630,613
2025 364,092 92,569 152,211 17,774 626,646
2026 371,544 83,664 154,804 15,182 625,194
2027 379,140 74,576 157,440 12,545 623,701
2028 386,760 65,478 160,122 9,864 622,224
2029 2,485,176 55,843 162,849 7,136 2,711,004
2030 - - 165,622 4,363 169,985
2031 - - 168,443 1,542 169,985
Total $ 4,692,900 $ 583,537 $ 1,418,309 $ 114,066 $ 6,808,812
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Business-type Activities
Water, Wastewater and Electric Revenue Funds
2009 Municipal Revenue 2010 Municipal Revenue 2011 Municipal Revenue
Bonds (Wastewater) Bonds (Water) Bonds (Wastewater)
Fiscal
Year Principal Interest Principal Interest Principal Interest
2023 $ 288,702 $ 58,346 $ 130,228 $ 31,061 $ 41,783 $ 16,341
2024 294,505 52,543 133,649 27,640 43,302 14,823
2025 300,424 46,624 137,160 24,129 44,875 13,250
2026 306,463 40,585 140,764 20,526 46,505 11,619
2027 312,623 34,425 144,461 16,828 48,195 9,930
2028 318,906 28,142 148,257 13,033 49,946 8,178
2029 325,316 21,732 152,151 9,138 51,761 6,364
2030 331,855 15,193 156,148 5,141 53,642 4,483
2031 338,526 8,522 79,607 1,039 55,592 2,534
2032 171,807 1,718 - - 28,548 514
Total $ 2,989,127 $ 307,830 $ 1,222,425 $ 148,535 $ 464,149 $ 88,036
(Continued)
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Business-type Activities (Continued)
Water, Wastewater and Electric Revenue Funds
2013 Revenue Bonds 2018 Municipal Revenue 2018 Municipal Revenue 2020 Municipal Revenue 2018 Revenue Bonds Total
Fiscal Water and Wastewater Loan (Wastewater) Loan (Water) Loan (Wastewater) Electric Business-Type
Year Principal Interest Principal Interest Principal Interest Principal Interest Principal Interest Activities
2023 $ 395,000 $ 112,369 $ 41,011 $ 16,224 $ 182,067 $ 44,168 $ 15,934 $ 7,322 $ 865,000 $ 511,325 $ 2,756,881
2024 410,000 100,294 41,835 15,400 185,726 41,570 32,347 14,164 910,000 466,950 2,784,748
2025 215,000 90,919 42,676 14,559 189,459 38,971 32,997 13,514 955,000 420,325 2,579,882
2026 220,000 84,256 43,534 13,701 193,267 36,373 33,661 12,851 1,005,000 371,325 2,580,430
2027 225,000 77,106 44,409 12,826 197,152 33,775 34,337 12,174 1,055,000 319,825 2,578,066
2028 235,000 69,281 45,301 11,933 201,115 31,177 35,027 11,484 1,110,000 265,700 2,582,480
2029 245,000 60,269 46,212 11,023 205,157 28,579 35,731 10,780 1,160,000 214,750 2,583,963
2030 255,000 50,269 47,141 10,094 209,281 25,981 36,450 10,062 1,200,000 173,550 2,584,290
2031 265,000 39,869 48,088 9,146 213,487 23,383 37,182 9,329 1,240,000 136,950 2,508,255
2032 275,000 29,069 49,055 8,180 217,779 20,785 37,930 8,582 1,275,000 99,225 2,223,192
2033 285,000 17,869 50,041 7,194 222,156 18,187 38,692 7,820 1,315,000 60,375 2,022,333
2034 295,000 6,084 51,047 6,188 226,621 15,589 39,470 7,042 1,355,000 20,325 2,022,366
2035 - - 52,073 5,162 231,176 12,990 40,263 6,249 - - 347,912
2036 - - 53,120 4,115 235,823 10,392 41,072 5,439 - - 349,961
2037 - - 54,187 3,047 240,563 7,794 41,898 4,614 - - 352,103
2038 - - 55,276 1,958 245,398 5,196 42,740 3,772 - - 354,340
2039 - - 56,388 847 250,332 2,598 43,599 2,912 - - 356,677
2040 - - - - - - 44,475 2,036 - - 46,511
2041 - - - - - - 45,369 1,142 - - 46,511
2042 - - - - - - 23,026 230 - - 23,256
Total $ 3,320,000 $ 737,654 $ 821,394 $ 151,596 $ 3,646,559 $ 397,508 $ 732,200 $ 151,519 $ 13,445,000 $ 3,060,625 $31,684,157
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E. Certain Asset Retirement Obligation
The City recognized an Asset Retirement Obligation (ARO) related to an electric generating facility.
An ARO is a legally enforceable liability associated with the retirement of a tangible asset. The McKee
Run Generating Station is an electric generating facility owned and operated by the City since 1972
and was shut down on May 31, 2021. A legal obligation exists for the City to perform future retirement
activities for the decommissioning of the McKee Run Generating Station, as the site contains
hazardous and other materials that require special handling, based upon Federal Regulations and the
Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC). The City engaged a
specialist to estimate the cost of decommissioning the station, and initially in fiscal year 2020
recognized a liability of $11,915,849. This year it has been reduced to $11,618,846 due to payment
of invoices in the amount of $297,003.
During the 2nd quarter of fiscal year 2022, the City signed a contract with Montrose Environmental as
a decommissioning consultant. Since the contract execution, the consultant has worked with City of
Dover and DNREC members in preparing the sampling and analysis plans, collection of samples of soil,
groundwater, and the preparation of surveys for asbestos and other hazardous materials. Montrose
continues to assist with the City’s participation in the Voluntary Cleanup Program (VCP) with DNREC.
Based on the extended timeline for sampling analysis and the substantial comments and terms
received from DNREC on the Conceptual Site Model (CSM) and the Sample and Analysis Plan (SAP),
the Remedial Action Report and Workplan have been delayed. The anticipated request for proposals
for demolition services will be released in fiscal year 2023.
7. RESTRICTED NET POSITION
In the government-wide financial statements, the restricted net position of the governmental
activities and business type activities are as follows:
Governmental Activities
Grants-capital projects This represents the State DOT grant $ 114,487
reported in the non-major special revenue
funds.
Grants-public safety These represent the Police grants, ERLSP 137,583
grant and Substance Abuse Prevention
grant in the special revenue type funds.
Other Purposes These represent all other funds reported in 4,423,112
the special revenue type, except the grants
reserved for capital construction and public
safety. Also included is the interest from an
endowment from Mary Elizabeth Paton and
the verizon reserve.
Total Restricted Net Position $ 4,675,182
Business Type Activities
Net restricted position for construction purposes - expendable
Water and Wastewater Restrictions on investments $ 8,464,746
imposed by bond covenants
Electric Restrictions on investments 61,891,040
imposed by bond covenants
Total Restricted Net Position $ 70,355,786
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8. FUND BALANCES & NET POSITION
In the governmental fund financial statements, fund balances are reported based on a hierarchy of
constraints on the specific purposes for which the funds can be spent. Non-spendable fund balances
represent items that are not in spendable form and not expected to be converted to cash. This criterion
also applies to the corpus of permanent funds, which would include the Mary Elizabeth Paton library
endowment.
Restricted fund balances represent amounts that have externally imposed restrictions by creditors,
grantors, enabling legislation or laws and regulations of other governments. The fund balances of the
City’s grant funds fall into this category, as well as a couple of accounts that have contractual restrictions
imposed by a third party.
Committed fund balances represent amounts that can be used only for specific purposes pursuant to
constraints imposed by formal action of City Council through a motion or an adopted city ordinance.
These amounts cannot be used for any other purpose unless the government removes or changes the
specified use by taking the same type of action to which it previously committed the amount.
Assigned fund balances represent amounts constrained by the City’s intent to be used for specific
purposes. These amounts represent the City’s capital asset appropriations. The constraints placed on
assigned fund balances are implemented through internal processes such as a budget ordinance or motion
of City Council. Therefore, assigned fund balances do not have the same restrictive nature as a restricted
fund balance.
Unassigned fund balance is the residual amount that has not met the criteria for the previously mentioned
classifications. The unassigned fund balance is available for expenditures as they are incurred. The
General Fund is the only fund that reports a positive unassigned fund balance amount. However, in
governmental funds other than the General Fund, if expenditures incurred for specific purposes exceed
the amounts that are restricted, committed, or assigned to those purposes, it may be necessary to report
a negative unassigned fund balance in that fund.
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The composition of the City fund balances as of June 30, 2022, follows:
Other
General Governmental
Fund Funds Total
Fund balances:
Nonspendable:
Inventory & Prepaids $ 353,799 $ 4,692 $ 358,491
Patronage Stock 16,594 - 16,594
Library Endowment 5,000 - 5,000
Subtotal Nonspendable: 375,393 4,692 380,085
Restricted for:
Library Endowment Interest 2,604 - 2,604
Verizon cable franchise 64,814 - 64,814
Highway resurfacing - 114,487 114,487
CDBG - 1,141 1,141
ARPA Grant - 4,165,545 4,165,545
Substance Abuse Prevention - 56,779 56,779
Library Grants - 188,274 188,274
Police Grants - 76,846 76,846
Subtotal Restricted for: 67,418 4,603,072 4,670,490
Committed to:
Contingency 737,380 - 737,380
Parkland 1,425,937 - 1,425,937
Subtotal Committed to: 2,163,317 - 2,163,317
Assigned to:
Capital Projects 7,809,060 - 7,809,060
Subtotal Assigned to: 7,809,060 - 7,809,060
Unassigned 12,587,231 - 12,587,231
Total fund balances $ 23,002,419 $ 4,607,764 $ 27,610,183
As noted in the Introductory section of this report (page 8), the City has established the “City of Dover,
Delaware Financial Policies” booklet, which is a standardized set of principles managed by the Finance
Department to ensure that the City follows the minimum fund balance policies.
9. PROPERTY TAXES
Property taxes are levied under the authority of the City Charter on all real property located within the
City limits. The City Assessor oversees the property assessments, and the City Council levies the property
tax rate. The following table provides important dates with reference to property taxes.
Beginning of fiscal year for taxes July 1
Tax rate levied 2nd Council Meeting in June
Taxes billed July 1
Taxes due and payable at par July 31
Penalty of one and one-half percent starts August 1
Lien established on property for property taxes July 1
Tax sales of property with unpaid taxes 2 years from date of billing
As of June 30, 2022, there were no material delinquent taxes.
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10.INTERFUND RECEIVABLES, PAYABLES AND TRANSFERS
The composition of interfund balances as of June 30, 2022, follows:
A. Due to/from other funds – Charges and Allocations
Receivable Fund Payable Fund Amount
General Fund Non-Major Governmental Funds $ 539,378
Water Fund 46,868
Wastewater Fund 52,600
Electric Revenue Fund 104,775
743,621
Water Fund General Fund 24
Wastewater Fund 114,033
114,057
Wastewater Fund General Fund 24
Total $ 857,702
B. Temporary Advances
Receivable Fund Payable Fund Amount
General Fund CDBG Fund $ 40,000
The outstanding balances between funds result mainly from the time lag between the dates that (1)
interfund goods and services are provided or reimbursable expenditures occur, (2) transactions are
recorded in the accounting system, and (3) payments between funds are made.
C. Interfund Transfers
Transfers In
Non-Major Electric
Transfers Out General Fund Governmental Funds Revenue Fund Total
Non-Major Governmental Funds $ 5,745,150 $ - $ - $ 5,745,150
Water Fund 500,000 - - 500,000
Wastewater Fund 500,000 - - 500,000
Electric Revenue Fund 11,000,000 - - 11,000,000
General Fund - 194,515 25,000 219,515
Total $ 17,745,150 $ 194,515 $ 25,000 $ 17,964,665
Transfers are generally made to provide operating capital or debt service subsidies to the receiving fund
in accordance with City policy.
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11.MATERIAL COMMITMENTS
A. The City entered into a long-term Renewable Generation Unit Power Purchase Agreement with
FPS Raceway Solar, LLC effective August 24, 2020. FPS Raceway Solar, LLC will supply certain
energy, REC's and capacity generated by the electric generation facility to be located in
Harrington, DE. Once the project is completed it will provide power to the City of Dover for a
period of 25 years.
B. The City is the guarantor on two loans in the original amounts of $635,300 & $757,900 for the
Dover Fire Department: a separate entity from the City of Dover. The City also budgets financial
contributions to assist the volunteer fire company with the acquisition of firefighting apparatus
and maintenance of the building and other necessary equipment. The current fiscal year includes
$83,347 in expenditures for Squad #1 a 2020 Pierce enforcer rescue engine, and $77,672 for
Engine No. 5.
C. The City entered a three-year management contract with The Energy Authority effective
July 1, 2016, to provide a market-based approach for power supply management. The City has
extended the contract through June 30, 2023. The Energy Authority manages energy purchases
and utilizes the City’s generating assets to provide a level of rate stability and to mitigate the
effects of volatility in the energy markets.
D. The City entered a management contract with North American Energy Services (NAES) to operate
and maintain the Van Sant plant of the electric utility in August 2022. NAES has been under
contract with the City as the operator of the generating assets since May 2006. Previous contracts
included the operation and maintenance of two generating stations, McKee Run and Van Sant. In
May 2021 McKee Run was retired after which a request for proposals was circulated for the
Operation and Maintenance of the Van Sant Plant only through 2027. The City has incorporated
the budgets and financial activity of the generating asset into its procedures used for all other
divisions of the electric utility. These procedures include a line-item budget and adherence to City
policies. All personnel are employed by NAES, and personnel costs are billed to the City bi-weekly.
Any capital improvements are included in the City’s capital improvement plan. The contract also
provides for a monthly management fee and a performance incentive based on budget and plant
performance. The cost estimate for the annual management fee and incentives totals $145,561
per year and is included in the plant operating budget.
E. The City is the guarantor on two $1.3 million loans held by the Downtown Dover Partnership. The
loans are secured by two parcels in the downtown business district that the Downtown Dover
Partnership is marketing for its redevelopment initiative. The principal and interest on both loans
is paid monthly from rental receipts the Partnership receives from its current tenants on the
properties.
F. There are no significant encumbered amounts where the resources have already been restricted.
12.FORWARD CONTRACTS
Pursuant to the July 1, 2011 Energy Management Agreement between the City and The Energy Authority
(TEA), the City has formed an Executive Risk Management Committee (ERMC). The ERMC has adopted a
Governing Policy for Energy Commodity Risk Management (Policy) aimed at addressing the energy
commodity risks and the Procedures and Controls Manual for Energy Commodity Risk Management
(Procedures Manual). The Procedures Manual further describes the risk management philosophy under
which TEA, the City’s designated provider of energy risk management services conducts its activities. The
Procedures Manual authorizes TEA to enter into physical forward transactions which shall be governed by
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Edison Electric Institute (EEI), North American Energy Standards Board (NAESB), or similar agreements
with counterparties approved by the City.
These agreements will enable the City to hedge the forward price of purchased power, natural gas or fuel
oil for delivery as needed to meet its load requirements. No speculative transactions for volumes in excess
of forecasted power and fuel needs are permitted. TEA also provides advisory services to the City to
determine the extent to which financial hedges would mitigate market and credit risk to the benefit of
the City. These contracts meet the definition of a derivative instrument as defined by GASB Statement
No. 53, Accounting and Reporting for Derivative Instruments (GASB 53). However, these contracts meet
the normal purchases and sales exemption of GASB 53 as the City intends to use the physical commodity
in its normal utility operations to supply energy to its customers. Accordingly, these contracts are not
within the scope of GASB 53 and are not recorded on the City’s Statement of Net Position.
Under the Procedures manual the City will not extend credit to any potential counterparty that has a
credit rating below investment grade (defined as BBB as rated by S&P Global Ratings or Baa2 as rated by
Moody’s Investors Service). Any counterparty that is unrated by either S&P or Moody’s must be approved
by the ERMC prior to the execution of any trading activities.
Credit risk is mitigated using collateral thresholds, credit limits, maximum nominal exposure and term
limitations. A collateral threshold is the amount of unsecured credit granted to the counterparty.
Unsecured credit exposure includes amounts owed by the counterparty, whether billed or not, and the
marked-to-market differences in value of any collateral held. Any net exposure above the collateral
threshold will require the posting of collateral by the counterparty. Collateral thresholds, term limitations
and credit exposure limits are subject to maximums as established by the ERMC.
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A summary of the contracts outstanding as of June 30, 2022 are as follows:
Counterparty Credit Risk (in 1,000’s)
Maximum
Counterparty Amount of Loss
Counterparty Line
Counterparty or Guarantor due to Credit Collateral Description
Threshold Availability
Credit Rating Risk w/o Respect
to Collateral ($)
AEP Energy Partners, Inc. BBB $10,000 $10,231 ($231) No Collateral if exposure under specified threshold
Barclays Bank, PLC A $15,000 $15,000 $0 No Collateral if exposure under specified threshold
BP Energy Company A- $15,000 $15,000 $0 No Collateral if exposure under specified threshold
Calpine Energy Services, L.P. B+ No threshold ($9,084) $9,084 No Specified threshold
$10,000 guaranty from Citigroup Global Markets Holdings,
Citigroup Energy, Inc. BBB+ $7,000 $7,000 $0
threshold is $7,000
Conectiv Energy Supply, Inc. NR No threshold $0 $0 No Defined threshold
Threshold is $18 million unless guarantor's credit rating falls below
EDF Trading North America, LLC BBB- $18,000 $18,000 $0
Baa3
Constellation Energy Services, Inc. BBB $30,000 $30,000 $0 No collateral if exposure under specified threshold
Macquarie Energy, LLC A $15,000 $15,344 ($344) Up to $15,000 is guaranteed by Macquarie Bank Limited
Unlimited guaranty from Morgan Stanley, threshold set by table in
Morgan Stanley Capital Group Inc. A- $15,000 $10,619 $4,381
contract
$10,000 guaranty from NextEra Energy Capital Holdings, $17,700
NextEra Energy Marketing, LLC. BBB+ $10,000 ($10,450) $20,450
collateral held for exposures above threshold
NJR Energy Services Company No threshold $0 $0 No Specified threshold
PSEG Energy Resources & Trade, LLC BBB $5,000 $5,000 $0 $5,000 guaranty from PSEG Power LLC
Sequent Energy Management, L.P. BBB $5,000 $5,000 $0 Unlimited guaranty from Williams Co., threshold is $5,000
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13.INSURANCE
A. Health Insurance – State of Delaware
The City participates in the State of Delaware Health Insurance Program. The State offers four health
plan options. The administration of benefits is coordinated with Aetna and Highmark Delaware. Pre-
determined premiums consisting of City and employee contributions are subsequently paid to the State
of Delaware.
B. Workers’ Compensation Fund – Self-Insurance
On July 1, 1990, the City began self-insuring its Workers’ Compensation insurance. For this purpose, the
City has established a separate fund. Claims are processed and administered by a third-party
administrator. The City manages the revenue and expenditures in this fund and maintains all records.
The City maintains a fund balance reserve to cover any claims incurred but not reported.
AMI Risk Consultants completed an updated valuation in fiscal year 2019. As of June 30, 2022, $182,825
is reserved for open claims in this fund. An appropriate umbrella policy for the excess coverage has
been purchased and is in effect as of June 30, 2022.
Workers’ Compensation activity is recorded in the Workers’ Compensation Fund as follows:
2022 2021
Claims payable, beginning of year $ 288,538 $ 449,515
Claims incurred 274,337 96,278
Payment of claims (380,050) (257,255)
Claims payable, end of year $ 182,825 $ 288,538
C. Other than Health or Workers’ Compensation Insurance
The City purchases commercial insurance policies to cover risks not insured through self-insurance
funds. The City has designated a contingency account to provide for uninsured losses (See Note 8).
There have been no significant reductions or settlements exceeding coverage in the past five fiscal
years.
14.COMPENSATED ABSENCES
The City grants a specific number of vacation days with pay to its employees. Upon termination or
retirement, an employee is paid for accumulated vacation days. The City also grants one paid sick day per
month to all employees, except for employees covered by the International Brotherhood of Electric
Workers (IBEW) contract. The IBEW employees are granted eleven sick days per year.
The City of Dover follows a terminal leave policy which varies with each of the four labor unions, as well
as the non-bargaining group. The maximum accumulated sick days paid upon retirement is 150 days for
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25 years of service. No accrued sick leave is paid when an employee is terminated. In the government-
wide and proprietary fund financial statements, unpaid compensated absences are recorded as a liability
as the vested employees' benefits accrue, to the extent it is probable that the employee will be paid for
comp time, sick and vacation benefits at retirement.
In governmental funds, compensated absences are recorded as expenditures as payments become due;
accordingly, no liability is recorded in the Governmental Funds statement. Typically, the General Fund
has been used in prior years to liquidate the liability for compensated absences recorded in governmental
activities.
15.OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
Plan Description
On May 11, 2009, the City of Dover Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust (OPEB Trust) was established
pursuant to Section 115 of the Internal Revenue Code. Policy for and management of the OPEB benefits
provided to retirees are the responsibility of the City of Dover. No stand-alone financial report is issued
for the OPEB Trust.
The City of Dover OPEB Plan is a post-retirement employee benefit program established for the purpose
of funding retiree health care as provided for in Chapter 80, Article IV, Division 5 of the Code of
Ordinances.
The OPEB Plan is a single employer defined benefit plan. The OPEB Plan provides retirement medical
coverage to pensioners and their eligible dependents in the City of Dover defined benefit and defined
contribution pension plans as well as the State of Delaware’s Police defined benefit plan.
Plan Administration
Management of the plan investments are fully vested with the City of Dover OPEB Board as established in
the City Code, which consists of five members - two Council members appointed by the Council President,
the City Manager, the Controller/Treasurer, and the Human Resources Director. The City Manager, the
Controller/Treasurer, and the Human Resources Director serve as ex-officio members. Milliman of
Albany, New York provides asset management advisory and consulting services to the Board.
The City purchases health insurance from the State of Delaware through a cooperative purchasing
arrangement permitted by State Code. The State Office of Benefits provides the City with the medical
insurance premiums by type of coverage and carrier during the budget cycle each year. The City also pays
a five percent risk premium and contract administration fee of $2.70 for each contract in addition to the
premium. Any premiums paid over or under the benefits paid out for City employees revert to the State.
Membership of the plan consisted of the following on June 30, 2022:
Retirees and beneficiaries receiving benefits 316
Terminated plan members entitled to but not yet receiving the benefits 17
Active plan members 330
Total 656
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Substantially all City employees become eligible for post-retirement benefits if they reach retirement age
while working for the City. The costs of providing these benefits are shared between the City and the
retired employee.
Employee Benefits and Contributions
The City maintains contracts with each of the following collective bargaining units.
• The International Brotherhood of Electric Workers (IBEW) union contract period is July 1, 2020,
through June 30, 2023.
• The American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME), Council 81 contract
period is July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2023.
• The Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #15 (FOP) union contract period is July 1, 2021, through June 30,
2024.
• The Dover Organization of Employees (DOE) union contract period is July 1, 2021, through June 30,
2024.
The eligibility provisions for early retirement are as follows:
SUMMARY OF PRINCIPAL PLAN PROVISIONS
Benefits for Civilians:
A. Covered Groups: Full-time DOE (formerly IUE), IBEW, AFSCME and non-union employees and their
dependents are covered.
B. Eligibility: Satisfaction of either of the following eligibility requirements:
1. Unreduced Retirement: Attainment of the earlier of the following conditions:
a. Later of attainment of age 65 and completion of 10 years of service.
b. If hired prior to May 1, 1994, later of attainment of age 50 and completion of 20 years of service.
c. If hired prior to May 1, 1994, completion of 25 years of service.
d. If hired on or after May 1, 1994, later of attainment of age 55 and completion of 80 points (age
plus service).
2. Reduced Retirement: For DOE, AFSCME and non-union members hired prior to July 1, 1994,
attainment of age 55 and completion of 10 years of service. Other members who meet this
condition have the option to pay 100% of the premiums for coverage.
3. Vested Termination: For DOE, AFSCME and non-union members hired prior to July 1, 1994,
completion of 10 years of service. Coverage commences upon attainment of age 65. Coverage is
not available to other members.
4. Active Death: Surviving spouses are eligible for 50% of monthly payment of members eligible or not
yet eligible for an unreduced pension upon death or for DOE and non-union members hired prior
to July 1, 1994, if member completed 10 years of service.
(Continued)
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SUMMARY OF PRINCIPAL PLAN PROVISIONS
C. Premium Cost Sharing: Cost-sharing varies by employee group, date of retirement and/or date of hire
as follows:
1. Non-Union Employees:
a. None if retired prior to July 1, 1991
b. 0% for individual coverage and 25% for spouse coverage if retired on or after July 1, 1991, and
prior to July 1, 2012
c. 15% for individual and spouse coverage if retired on or after July 1, 2012
2. DOE Employees:
a. None if retired prior to September 1, 1991
b. 0% for individual coverage and 25% for spouse coverage if retired on or after September 1, 1991,
and prior to June 1, 2013
c. 15% for individual and spouse coverage if hired prior to December 22, 2015, upon direct
retirement with an unreduced pension
d. 20% for individual coverage if hired on or after December 22, 2015, upon direct retirement with
an unreduced pension. The retiree will have the option to purchase dependent coverage under
the City’s group rate plan at full cost to the employee/retiree.
3. IBEW Employees:
a. 0% for individual coverage and 25% for spouse coverage if hired prior July 1, 1986
b. 0% for individual coverage and 100% for spouse coverage if hired on or after July 1, 1986, and
prior to July 1, 2014
c. 20% for individual coverage and 100% for spouse coverage if hired on or after July 1, 2014
4. AFSCME Employees:
a. 0% for individual coverage and 25% for spouse coverage if retire prior to July 1, 2015
b. 15% for individual and spouse coverage if hired prior to May 20, 2014, and retire on or after July
1, 2015
c. 20% for individual coverage and 100% for spouse coverage if hired on or after May 20, 2014
D. Benefit Duration: Retiree coverage is provided for lifetime. Spouse coverage is provided for the
spouse’s lifetime.
E. Medicare Part B Reimbursement: Eligible retirees receive reimbursement of the Medicare Part B
premium. The Medicare Part B standard premium was $170.10 for 2022; for 2021, the standard
premium was $148.50. Spouses are not eligible for the reimbursement. Eligible retirees are:
1. Non-union and AFSCME employees who were hired prior to July 28, 2009.
2. IBEW employees who retired prior to July 1, 2009.
3. DOE employees who retired prior to January 31, 2010.
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Benefits for Police Officers:
A. Covered Groups: Full-time FOP employees and their dependents are covered. Only provisions for
members hired on or after September 1, 1982, are shown.
B. Eligibility: Satisfaction of either of the following eligibility requirements:
1. Unreduced Retirement: Attainment of the earlier of the following conditions:
a. Later of attainment of age 62 and completion of 10 years of service.
b. Completion of 20 years of service.
c. Later of completion of 10 years of service and 75 points (age plus service).
2. Reduced Retirement: Not applicable.
3. Vested Termination: None.
4. Active Death: Surviving spouses of members eligible for an unreduced pension upon death.
C. Premium Cost Sharing:
1. None if retired prior to July 1, 1991
2. 0% for individual coverage and 25% for spouse coverage if retired on or after July 1, 1991, and prior
to July 1, 2012
3. 15% for individual and spouse coverage if retire on or after July 1, 2012.
4. Employees hired on or after October 9, 2015, contribute 20% for individual coverage. The retiree
will have the option to purchase dependent coverage under the City’s group rate plan at full cost
to the employee/retiree.
D. Benefit Duration: Retiree coverage is provided for lifetime. Spouse coverage is provided for the
spouse’s lifetime.
E. Medicare Part B Reimbursement: Eligible retirees receive reimbursement of the Medicare Part B
premium. The Medicare Part B standard premium was $170.10 for 2022; for 2021, the standard
premium was $148.50. Spouses are not eligible for the reimbursement. Eligible retirees are members
who retired prior to September 30, 2006.
Employer Contributions:
The City of Dover funds the other post-employment benefits for current retirees on a pay-as-you-go basis
along with funding for future benefits at a rate that is approved in the annual budget, but not actuarially
determined. Additional funding has also been provided on an ad hoc basis. The employer contributions
towards retiree health care premiums this fiscal year are as follows:
General Government $ 2,779,092
Water and Wastewater Fund 319,967
Electric Revenue Fund 943,226
Total Contributions $ 4,042,285
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Transactions are recorded in the OPEB Trust for the payment of administrative and investment expenses
and financed through investment earnings. City appropriations and other employer contributions for
health care are recorded in the OPEB Trust. The OPEB Board of Trustees is responsible for the
management of the trust investments.
Contributions
The contribution rates for the employer are established annually by the budgeting process of the City.
Those rates include an employer contribution based on projected pay-as-you-go financing requirements
as a percent of premiums, with an additional amount to prefund benefits, which is not actuarially
determined. For the year ended June 30, 2022, the City’s average contribution rate was 19.9% of covered
payroll of $20,249,554.
The components of the Net OPEB liability of the City on June 30, 2022, are as follows:
Other Post Employment Benefits Fund
Changes in Net OPEB Liability
Increase
Total (Decrease)
OPEB Plan Fiduciary Net OPEB
Liability Net Position Liability
Changes in Net OPEB Liability (a) (b) (a) - (b)
Balances as of June 30, 2021 $ 62,715,927 $ 56,171,225 $ 6,544,702
Changes for the year:
Service cost 1,118,361 - 1,118,361
Interest 4,056,371 - 4,056,371
Differences between expected and actual exp (2,762,174) - (2,762,174)
Changes in assumptions (3,523,774) - (3,523,774)
Benefit payments (2,902,867) (2,902,867) -
Employer contributions - 4,042,285 (4,042,285)
Net investment loss - (8,960,325) 8,960,325
Trust administrative expenses - (7,500) 7,500
Balances as of June 30, 2022 $ 58,701,844 $ 48,342,818 $ 10,359,026
Plan Fiduciary Net Position as % of total OPEB Liability 82.4%
Rate of return. For the year ended June 30, 2022, the annual money-weighted rate of return on
investments, net of investment expense, was (16.04)%. The money-weighted rate of return expresses
investment performance, net of investment expense, adjusted for the changing amounts invested.
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Actuarial Methods and Significant Assumptions
The total OPEB liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2022, with liabilities as of
July 1, 2021, based on an actuarial date of July 1, 2021, projected to the June 30, 2022, measurement date
on a “no loss / no gain” basis, using the following actuarial assumptions, applied to all periods included in
the measurement, unless otherwise specified:
Actuarial cost method Entry Age Normal Level % of Salary
Amortization method Level Dollars
Amortization period 26 years
Asset valuation method Fair Market Value
Actuarial assumptions:
Investment rate of return 7.0%
Discount rate 7.0%
Inflation 2.5% per year included in payroll growth
Healthcare cost trend rates
Pre-65 Medical / Rx Initial rate of 7.5% decreasing by 0.5%
annually to an ultimate rate of 4.5%
Post-65 Medical / Rx Initial rate of 7.5% decreasing by 0.5%
annually to an ultimate rate of 4.5%
Mortality Total Dataset Headcount Weighted Mortality
Table fully generational using scale MP-2020
a. Non-Police: SOA Pub-2010 General
b. Police: SOA Pub-2010 Public Safety
c. Surviving Spouses: SOA Pub-2010 Contingent
Survivors
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Changes in Actuarial Assumptions or Methods
The long term expected rate of return on OPEB plan investments was determined using a building block
method in which best-estimate ranges of expected future real rates of return (expected returns, net of
investment expense and inflation) are developed for each major asset class. These ranges are combined
to produce the long-term expected rate of return by weighting the expected future real rates of return by
the target asset allocation percentage and by adding expected inflation. Best estimates of arithmetic real
rates of return for each major asset class included in the target asset allocation as of June 30, 2022, are
summarized in the following table:
OPEB Trust
Long-Term Expected Rate of Return
Long-Term
Target Expected Real
Asset Class Allocation* Rate of Return
Cash & Short-Term Bond 9.00% 2.66% - 3.47%
Fixed Income 22.00% 2.27% - 6.37%
Equity 64.00% 7.29% - 11.11%
Real Estate 5.00% 8.18%
Long-Term Expected Rate of Return 7.00%
*The best-estimate range for the long-term expected rate of return is determined by adding expected
inflation to expected long-term real returns and reflecting expected volatility and correlation. The capital
market assumptions are per Milliman's investment consulting practice.
Discount Rate
The discount rate used to measure the total OPEB liability was 7.0%. The projection of cash flows used to
determine the discount rate assumed that City contributions will be made at rates equal to the actuarially
determined contribution rates. Based on those assumptions, the OPEB plan’s fiduciary net position was
projected to be available to make all projected future benefit payments of current plan members.
Therefore, the long-term expected rate of return on OPEB plan investments was applied to all periods of
projected benefit payments to determine the total OPEB liability.
Sensitivity of the Net OPEB Liability to Changes in the Discount Rate
The following presents the net OPEB liability as of June 30, 2022, calculated using the discount rate of
7.00%, as well as what the City’s net OPEB liability would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that
is 1 percentage point lower (6.00%) or 1 percentage point higher (8.00%) than the current rate.
Other Post-Employment Benefits
1% Current 1%
Decrease Discount Rate Increase
6.00% 7.00% 8.00%
Net OPEB liability $ 17,770,364 $ 10,359,025 $ 4,236,784
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Sensitivity of the Net OPEB Liability to Changes in the Healthcare Cost Trend Rate
The following presents the net OPEB liability as of June 30, 2022, calculated using the health care trend
rates assumed and what it would be using 1% higher and 1% lower health care trend rates:
Health Care Trend Rates Assumptions
1% Current 1%
Decrease Trend Rate Increase
Net OPEB liability $ 3,437,004 $ 10,359,025 $ 18,813,995
OPEB Expense and Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources Related to OPEB
For the year ended June 30, 2022, the City recognized OPEB expense (credit) of ($2,583,923) as calculated
in the following table:
OPEB Expense
Service cost $ 1,118,361
Interest 4,056,371
OPEB plan administrative expenses 7,500
Projected earnings on OPEB plan investments (3,687,338)
Current period recognition of deferred outflows/(inflows) of resources
Differences between expected and actual experience (4,848,988)
Net difference between projected and actual earnings on plan investments 626,343
Changes of assumptions 143,828
Total OPEB Credit $ (2,583,923)
On June 30, 2022, the City reported deferred outflows (inflows) of resources related to OPEB from the
following sources:
Deferred Outflows Deferred Inflows
Deferred Outflows (Inflows) of Resources
Differences between expected and actual experience $ - $ (8,365,585)
Changes in assumptions 1,924,366 (2,819,019)
Net difference between projected and actual earnings in
4,394,672 -
OPEB plan investments
Total Deferred Outflows (Inflows) of Resources $ 6,319,038 $ (11,184,605)
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Amounts reported as deferred inflows of resources related to OPEB will be recognized in OPEB expense
as follows:
Fiscal Year Ending June 30:
2023 $ (2,776,360)
2024 (2,035,326)
2025 (1,326,223)
2026 1,272,343
Separate Other Postemployment Benefit fund financial statements have not been issued; accordingly,
they are presented separately, as follows:
The City of Dover, Delaware
Schedule of Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund Net Position
June 30, 2022
Other
Post-Employment
Benefit Trust Fund
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 3,162,308
Investments at Fair Value - Mutual Funds 45,629,719
Total Assets 48,792,027
Liabilities:
Accounts Payable 449,209
Total Liabilities 449,209
Net Position:
Net Position Restricted for Retiree Health Benefits $ 48,342,818
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The City of Dover, Delaware
Schedule of Changes in Other Post-Employment Benefits Trust Fund Net Position
June 30, 2022
Other
Post-Employment
Benefit Trust Fund
Additions:
Net Investment Income $ (8,960,325)
City's Contribution-Payroll Based 757,785
City's Contribution-Lump Sum 3,284,500
Total Additions (4,918,040)
Deductions:
Benefit Payments 2,902,867
General Administration 7,500
Total Deductions 2,910,367
Change in Net Position
Net Position - Beginning 56,171,225
Net Position - Ending $ 48,342,818
16.DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN
The City has a self-directed 457 Deferred Compensation Plan for its employee benefit options. The plan
was administered by the International City Management Retirement Corporation (RC). The assets are
held in the name of each participant with the ICMA (International City/County Management Associations)
Retirement Trust. In the Spring of 2022, ICMA changed its name to Mission Square. Employees are eligible
to make contributions to the plan not to exceed the ceiling set by federal regulations. The City later added
an alternative investment option for the Deferred Compensation Plan with Nationwide Retirement
Solutions.
The City offers a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan to employees as their pension plan in lieu of
participation in the General Employee Pension Plan. At that time 41 employees opted out of the Defined
Benefit Pension Plan and enrolled in the Deferred Compensation Plan. The ICMA 457 Deferred
Compensation Plan has assets of $11,019,694 (market value) as of June 30, 2022, with 170 active
employees contributing $637,287. The Nationwide plan has assets of $3,751,026 (market value) as of
June 30, 2022, with 10 active employees contributing $67,329. Quarterly statements are mailed to each
participant by the plan administrators. All administration fees are borne by the participants. All
contributions are 100% vested upon election of the plan. Employees are eligible to withdraw or rollover
to another plan upon separation of service. Withdrawals prior to age 59½ could be subject to penalty.
Employees who participate in the defined benefit plan are also eligible for the 457 Deferred Compensation
Plan. No matching employer contribution is made to the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. As of
June 30, 2022, there are 383 employees eligible to enroll in the 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
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All amounts of compensation deferred under the plans, all property and rights purchased with those
amounts, and all income attributable to those amounts, property or rights are (until paid or made
available to the employee or other beneficiary) solely the property and rights of the individuals who
participate in the deferred compensation plan and are not subject to the claims of the City’s general
creditors.
17.RETIREMENT PLANS
The City participates and/or manages four retirement plans on behalf of its employees. Three of which
are defined benefit plans, and one is a defined contribution plan. Two of the defined benefit plans are
closed to new hires. All full-time employees are required to enroll in a retirement plan. During fiscal year
2022, the total wages were $25.6 million. The number of employees eligible for pension benefits as of
June 30, 2022, is 383.
Following is the total of the City of Dover’s pension liabilities, pension assets, deferred outflows of
resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions, and the pension expense and
expenditures for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2022:
2022
Police General DPERS Total
Pension Net Position $ 14,803,746 $ 48,076,817 N/A $ 62,880,563
Pension Liabilities 17,552,192 67,018,229 N/A 84,570,421
Net Pension (Liabilities)/Asset (2,748,446) (18,941,412) $ 11,224,983 (10,464,875)
Deferred Outflows of Resources 1,314,366 4,314,906 2,846,727 8,475,999
Deferred Inflows of Resources - - (10,882,499) (10,882,499)
Pension Expense 44,737 1,720,559 1,235,836 3,001,132
A. Defined Contribution Plan
Effective July 1, 2000, the City implemented an IRC 401a Money Purchase Plan “401a Plan,” a self-directed
defined contribution plan, as an alternative for pension benefits. The contribution and funding
requirements of the plan are both established and amended by the City. The plan is administered by the
MissionSquare Retirement Corporation. The assets are held in the name of each participant with the
MissionSquare Retirement Trust. Quarterly statements are mailed to each participant by MissionSquare.
All administration fees are borne by the participants.
The Dover Organization of Employees (DOE) union contract renewed effective July 1, 2021, through
June 30, 2024. The contract’s mandatory minimum employee contribution (MMEC) as well as the City’s
minimum matching contribution was unchanged and is as follows:
Effective Date Minimum Employee Contribution City’s Match (Up to)
March 27, 2016 4% 7%
July 1, 2016 5% 8%
July 1, 2017 6% 9%
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All other employees, except for FOP members, must contribute 3% of pensionable wages into the 401a
Plan. The City matches the 3% contribution into the 401a Plan. The City provides an additional dollar-for-
dollar match into the 401a Plan if the employee contributes to their 457 Plan, up to a maximum of 3% for
a total matching contribution not to exceed 6%. (See note 16 – Deferred Compensation Plan).
The 401a Plan and 457 Plan contributions are calculated on base wages plus on-call pay and pay
adjustments. All full-time regular employees are eligible, excluding law enforcement personnel.
Personnel that have elected the defined contribution plan are not eligible for the defined benefit plan. All
contributions are 100% vested upon election of the plan. To be eligible for benefit payments, the
participant must meet the same eligibility requirements as the participants in the defined benefit plan.
Employees are eligible to withdraw or rollover to another plan the employer and employee benefits upon
separation of service. Withdrawals prior to age 59 ½ could be subject to penalty.
As of June 30, 2022, there were 219 full-time employees enrolled in the 401a plan. The City contributed
a total of $612,576 on wages of approximately $9.5 million. Employees contributed $446,278 to the 401a
Money Purchase Plan. The market value of the 401a plan assets totaled $10,268,361 as of June 30, 2022.
B. Defined Benefit Plans
The City participates in three defined benefit pension plans: City of Dover Police Pension Plan (closed),
City of Dover General Employee Pension Plan (closed), and State of Delaware County and Municipal Police
Pension Plan. The City of Dover Police Pension Plan, a single employer defined benefit plan, covers all
uniformed police officers hired prior to September 1, 1982. The City of Dover General Employee Pension
Plan, a single employer defined benefit plan, covers all eligible full-time permanent employees, other than
uniformed police officers. The State of Delaware County and Municipal Police Pension Plan, a multi-
employer cost sharing defined benefit plan, covers all uniformed police officers hired on or after
September 1, 1982. The City makes employer contributions to all three plans.
The City holds on-behalf of the Pension Boards of Trustees, the assets of the two single employer defined
benefit plans and, accordingly, is required to prepare pension trust fund financial statements using the
accrual basis of accounting. Investments are reported at fair value based on quoted market prices.
Receivables and payables represent year end accruals of short-term receipts or charges. The
administration of plan assets for both the Police Pension Plan and the General Employee Pension Plan is
conducted by the Pension Boards as described in the subsequent disclosures.
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Separate pension fund financial statements for the City Police Pension and General Employees’ Pension
Plan have not been issued; accordingly, they are presented separately, as follows:
The City of Dover, Delaware
Combining Schedule of Pension Trust Fund Net Position
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
Police General
Pension Pension Totals
Assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 1,838,086 $ 6,307,897 $ 8,145,983
Investments at fair value - Mutual Funds 12,967,347 41,774,955 54,742,302
Total Assets 14,805,433 48,082,852 62,888,285
Liabilities:
Accounts Payable 1,687 6,035 7,722
Net position held in trust for pension benefits $ 14,803,746 $ 48,076,817 $ 62,880,563
The City of Dover, Delaware
Combining Schedule of Changes in Pension Trust Fund Net Position
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
Police General
Pension Pension Totals
Additions
Net investment income $ (2,441,617) $ (7,865,542) $ (10,307,159)
City's contribution - payroll based - 3,248,190 3,248,190
City's contribution - lump sum 615,200 1,234,300 1,849,500
Employee contribution - 171,257 171,257
State grants 668,521 - 668,521
Other 3,341 - 3,341
Total Additions to Net Position (1,154,555) (3,211,795) (4,366,350)
Deductions
Benefit payments 1,517,334 4,561,451 6,078,785
General administration 11,987 51,795 63,782
Total Deductions From Net Position 1,529,321 4,613,246 6,142,567
Change in net position (2,683,876) (7,825,041) (10,508,917)
Net Position - Beginning 17,487,622 55,901,858 73,389,480
Net Position - Ending $ 14,803,746 $ 48,076,817 $ 62,880,563
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Plan member contributions are recognized in the period in which the contributions are due. Employer
contributions to each plan are recognized when due, pursuant to formal commitments, to provide
contributions. Benefits or refunds are recognized when due and payable in accordance with the terms of
each plan. Investment management and consultant fees are paid from the Pension Trust Funds. All
actuarial costs are paid from other City funds.
City of Dover Police Pension Plan
Plan Description
This contributory pension plan began on January 1, 1970, under the authority of the City Code, Chapter
62, Article III, Pension Plan, Section 62-71 through 62-84. The contribution and funding requirements of
the plan are established by the City and may be amended by the City Council. It is a closed plan. The last
active employee retired June 29, 2006. An officer’s pension right is vested upon the completion of 15
years of continuous service. As of June 30, 2022, there are 43 retirees and beneficiaries receiving benefits.
Fully vested employees who have completed 20 to 25 years of continuous service are entitled to annual
benefits equal to 2.5% of their average earnings for each year of continuous service. The maximum
benefit is 62.5% of average earnings. If a participant terminates after completing 15 years of service, the
participant will be eligible for a deferred benefit commencing at age 60 with a benefit accrued at the date
of termination. In place of this vesting, participants may elect to receive their accumulated contributions.
Disability benefits are paid to a participant who is totally or partially disabled in the performance of his or
her duties. The total duty-connected disability benefit is payable monthly and equal to 75% of the
monthly rate of earning at the time of disability. The partial duty-connected disability benefit is the
accrued benefit at the date of disability if not less than 50% of average earnings. Disability benefits cease
if the participant recovers or dies. If the disabled participant reaches his normal retirement date, the
benefit is reduced by one-third.
Survivor’s benefits are payable monthly in an amount equal to 75% of the participant’s rate of earnings,
for a duty related death. Survivor’s benefits are payable monthly in an amount not to exceed 25% of the
participant’s rate of earnings, for a non-duty related death, if the participant has completed 10 years of
service. If a retired participant dies, his or her spouse receives 50% of the benefit. All benefits under the
plan, including survivor’s benefits, are increased 2% per annum.
There have been no changes in benefits during the valuation period by City Council.
Plan Administration
Management of the plan investments are fully vested with the City of Dover Police Pension Board as
established in the City Code, which consists of seven members – three elected by plan members, two
Council members appointed by the Council President, the Chief of Police, and the City Manager. The City
Controller/Treasurer serves as an ex-officio member. Milliman of Albany, New York provides asset
management advisory and consulting services to the Board.
Funding Policy
The City intends to continue to fund the Actuarially Determined Contribution (ADC) as provided for in the
actuarial valuation. The funding may be impacted by differences in actual experience and the actuarial
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assumptions. The employer contributions are considered by the actuaries in their determination of the
ADC.
The State contributes to the pension fund on behalf of the City based on 1) an allocation to the City based
on a 0.25% surcharge on insurance policies issued in the state and the number of officers employed and
2) 75% matching grant for the annual cost of living increase (COLA) granted to police retirees on January 1
each year. For the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, the State contributed $668,521.
The ADC conforms to the entry age method as defined in GASB Statement No. 67/68. The City has interim
valuations completed each year between the required biennial valuations to monitor the funding
progress. The City’s actuary is Nyhart of Indianapolis, Indiana. The ADC is being amortized using a level
dollar method. The amortization period is 3 years for the 2022 fiscal year and will decline by 1 each year
until 1 year.
Total contributions to the plan for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022, were $1.3 million, which is 115%
of the ADC.
The ADC is based on a closed 10-year level dollar amortization of the Unfunded Actuarial Accrued Liability
(UAAL). The Schedule of Changes in the Net Pension Liability, and a Schedule of Employer Contributions
are presented as Required Supplementary Information (RSI) following the notes to the financial
statements.
Net Pension Liability
The total pension liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of July 1, 2022, with liabilities
projected to the June 30, 2022, measurement date. As of June 30, 2022, the plan was 84.34% funded.
The total pension liability for benefits was $17.6 million, and the fiduciary net position was $14.8 million,
which resulted in a net pension liability (NPL) of $2.7 million for the primary government. There are no
active officers; therefore, there is no covered payroll or ratio of the net pension liability to cover payroll.
Key methods and assumptions used in calculating the total pension liability in the latest actuarial
valuation, are presented below:
Rate of return. For the year ended June 30, 2022, the annual money-weighted rate of return on
investments, net of investment expense, was (15.21)%. The money-weighted rate of return expresses
investment performance, net of investment expense, adjusted for the changing amounts invested.
Actuarial Methods and Significant Assumptions
Valuation date June 30, 2022
Actuarial cost method Entry Age Method
Amortization method Level Dollars
Amortization period Closed
Asset valuation method Fair Market Value
Actuarial assumptions:
Investment rate of return 6.5%
Discount rate 6.5%
Projected salary increases none, no remaining active participants
Includes inflation at 2.5%
Automatic Cost of living (retirees) 2.0%
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Mortality Rates
Healthy Participants:
PubS-2010 Public Safety Mortality Table with
fully generational improvements from 2010
based on Society of Actuaries Scale MP-2021
Survivors:
Pub-2010 Continuing Survivors Mortality Table
with fully generational improvements from 2010
based on Society of Actuaries Scale MP-2021
Disabled PubS-2010 Public Safety Disabled Retiree
Mortality Table with fully generational
improvements from 2010 based on Society of
Actuaries Scale MP-2021
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions or Methods
The long term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was determined using a building block
method in which expected future real rates of return (expected returns, net of pension plan investment
expense and inflation) are developed for each major asset class. These expected future real rates of return
are combined to produce the long-term expected rate of return by weighting the expected future real
rates of return by the target asset allocation percentage and by adding expected inflation. Best estimates
of arithmetic real rates of return for each major asset class included in the pension plan’s target asset
allocation as of June 30, 2022, are summarized in the following table:
Police Pension Fund
Long-Term Expected Rate of Return
Long-Term
Target Expected Real
Asset Class Allocation* Rate of Return
Cash and Equivalents 6.00% 0.15%
Fixed Income 34.00% 1.55%
Real Estate 9.00% 5.19%
Stocks 51.00% 6.04%
Long-Term Expected Rate of Return 100.00% 6.50%
*The best-estimate range for the long-term expected rate of return is determined
by adding expected inflation to expected long-term real returns and reflecting
expected volatility and correlation. The capital market assumptions are per
Milliman's investment consulting practice.
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Police Pension Fund
Changes in Net Pension Liability
Increase
Total (Decrease)
Pension Plan Fiduciary Net Pension
Liability Net Position Liability
(a) (b) (a) - (b)
Balances as of June 30, 2021 $ 18,137,819 $ 17,487,622 $ 650,197
Changes for the year:
Service cost - - -
Interest on total pension liability 1,129,645 - 1,129,645
Differences between expected and actual experience (245,905) - (245,905)
Changes of assumptions 47,967 - 47,967
Benefit payments (1,517,334) (1,517,334) -
Employer contributions - 1,287,062 (1,287,062)
Net investment income - (2,441,617) 2,441,617
Administrative expenses - (11,987) 11,987
Balances as of June 30, 2022 $ 17,552,192 $ 14,803,746 $ 2,748,446
Discount Rate
The discount rate used to measure the total pension liability was 6.5%. The projection of cash flows used
to determine the discount rate assumed that plan member contributions will be made at the current
contribution rate and that contributions will be made at rates equal to the difference between actuarially
determined contribution rates and the member rate. Based on those assumptions, the pension plan’s
fiduciary net position was projected to be available to make all projected future benefit payments of
current plan members. Therefore, the long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments
was applied to all periods of projected benefit payments to determine the total pension liability.
Sensitivity Analysis of Net Pension Liability to Changes in the Discount Rate
The following presents the net pension liability, calculated using the discount rate of 6.50%, as well as
what the City’s net pension liability would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is 1 percentage
point lower (5.50%) or 1 percentage point higher (7.50%) than the current rate.
Police Pension Fund
1% Current 1%
Decrease Discount Rate Increase
5.50% 6.50% 7.50%
Net pension liability $ 4,351,612 $ 2,748,446 $ 1,372,103
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Pension Expense, Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources Related to Pensions
For the year ended June 30, 2022, the City recognized pension credit of ($486,692) calculated in the
following chart:
Police Pension Expense
July 1, 2021 to
June 30, 2022
Interest on total pension liability $ 1,129,645
Projected earnings on pension plan investments (1,128,822)
Administrative expenses 11,987
Current period recognition of deferred outflows/(inflows) of resources
Changes of assumptions 47,967
Differences between projected and actual earnings on plan investments 229,865
of the total pension liability (245,905)
Total Pension Cost $ 44,737
As of June 30, 2022, the City reported deferred outflows/(inflows) of resources related to pension from
the following sources:
Police
Pension Plan
Deferred Outflows of Resources
Net difference between projected and actual earnings $ 1,314,366
Amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to
pensions will be recognized in pension expense as follows:
Police
Pension Plan
Fiscal Year Ending June 30:
2023 $ 241,024
2024 226,989
2025 132,266
2026 714,087
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City of Dover General Employee Pension Plan
Plan Description
The City of Dover General Employee Pension Plan started on July 1, 1967, under the authority of the City
Council, Municipal Code, Chapter 2, Article IV, Division 7, General Employee Pension Plan, Sections 2-321
through 2-370, and was made contributory on July 1, 1983. Employees contribute 3.5% of gross salary,
exclusive of unscheduled overtime. An employee’s pension right is vested upon completion of 10 years
of continuous service. As of the valuation date, June 30, 2022, the General Employee Pension Plan is
comprised of the following:
Retired and beneficiaries currently receiving benefits 222
Active employees
Fully Vested 70
Deferred vested 16
The percentage of covered payroll which employees contribute is stated in the City Code and is considered
by the actuaries in their determination of the actuarial determined contribution for service cost. For the
year ended June 30, 2022, gross payroll earnings of $6.0 million were reported to and covered by this
plan.
An employee hired before May 1, 1994 is eligible for normal retirement benefits under this plan, when
they attain the age of 65 with 10 years of continuous service. This same employee is eligible for early
retirement when he/she attains the age of 50 with 20 years of continuous service or has completed 25
years of service. Employees hired on or after May 1, 1994 who attained age 55 and whose attained age
plus years of continuous service is equal to or greater than 80 are eligible for early-unreduced retirement
benefits under this plan.
The monthly benefits are 1/50 of the average actual monthly earnings multiplied by years and months of
credited service upon retirement (highest 36 consecutive months in his/her final 10 years of continuous
service). The monthly benefit shall not be less than $200 per month. Benefits are paid for the lifetime of
the participant. Upon the death of the participant, 50% of the payments to which the participant was or
would have been entitled shall be made to their eligible survivor.
An employee may also take an early-reduced retirement on any date following the attainment of age 55
and the completion of 10 years of continuous service. However, the early retirement benefit is calculated
in the same manner as the normal retirement benefit, at a reduced rate of one-half percent for each
month computed from the date of early retirement to age 65 years. If an employee terminated before
becoming vested in the plan, they are eligible to withdraw this total contribution with interest
compounded annually.
Survivor's benefits are payable to eligible survivors of a participant who dies after completing 10 years of
continuous service. The amount of the death benefit is equal to 50% of the retirement benefit the
participant would have received had he retired the day before he died. The benefit is calculated using the
normal retirement benefit formula and service at date of termination.
Effective September 29, 2009, the City Council voted to close the General Employees’ Pension plan to new
hires. There have been no changes in benefits during the valuation period by City Council.
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Plan Administration
Management of the plan investments are fully vested with the City of Dover Employees’ Pension Board as
established in the City Code, which consists of three elected by plan members, two Council members
appointed by the Council President, the City Controller/Treasurer, and the City Manager. Milliman of
Albany, New York provides asset management advisory and consulting services to the Board.
Funding Policy
The City intends to fund the actuarial determined contributions (ADC) as provided for in the actuarial
valuation. The City uses the percentage of payroll determined by the actuary for its contributions. The
funding may be impacted by differences in actual experience and the actuarial assumptions. The employer
contributions are considered by the actuaries in their determination of the actuarial determined
contribution.
The City makes payroll-based contributions for active members in the plan. The Actuarially Determined
Contribution is based on a closed 15-year level dollar amortization of the Unfunded Actuarial Accrued
Liability (UAAL). The Schedule of Changes in the Net Pension Liability, and a Schedule of Employer
Contributions are presented as Required Supplementary Information (RSI) following the notes to the
financial statements.
Net Pension Liability
The total pension liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2022, with liabilities
projected to the June 30, 2022 measurement date. As of June 30, 2022, the plan was 71.74% funded. The
total pension liability for benefits was $67.0 million, and the fiduciary net position was $48.1 million, which
resulted in a net pension liability (NPL) of $18.9 million for the primary government. The covered payroll
(annual payroll of active employees covered by the plan) was $4.6 million and the ratio of the NPL to the
covered payroll was 414.56%.
Rate of return. For the year ended June 30, 2022, the annual money-weighted rate of return on
investments, net of investment expense, was (15.35)%. The money-weighted rate of return expresses
investment performance, net of investment expense, adjusted for the changing amounts invested.
Key methods and assumptions used in calculating the total pension liability are presented in the following
chart:
Actuarial Methods and Significant Assumptions
Valuation date June 30, 2022
Actuarial cost method Entry Age Method
Amortization method Level Dollar
Amortization period Closed; 15-year of the Unfunded AAL
Asset valuation method Fair Market Value
Actuarial Assumptions:
Investment rate of return 6.5%
Discount rate 6.5%
Projected salary increases 3.0%
Includes inflation at 2.5%
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Mortality Rates
Healthy Participants:
PubG-2010 General Mortality Table with fully generational
improvements from 2010 based on Society of Actuaries Scale
MP-2021
Survivors:
Pub-2010 Continuing Survivors Mortality Table with fully
generational improvements from 2010 based on Society of
Actuaries Scale MP-2021
Disabled PubNS-2010 Non-Public Safety Disabled Retiree Mortality
Table with fully generational improvements from 2006 based
on Society of Actuaries Scale MP-2021
Changes in Actuarial Assumptions or Methods
The long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was determined using a building block
method in which expected future real rates of return (expected returns, net of pension plan investment
expense and inflation) are developed for each major asset class. These expected future real rates of return
are combined to produce the long-term expected rate of return by weighting the expected future real
rates of return by the target asset allocation percentage and by adding expected inflation. Best estimates
of arithmetic real rates of return for each major asset class included in the pension plan’s target asset
allocation as of June 30, 2022 are summarized in the following table:
General Employee Pension Plan
Long-Term Expected Rate of Return
Long-Term
Target Expected Real
Asset Class Allocation* Rate of Return
Cash 6.00% 0.15%
Fixed Income 29.00% 1.53%
Stocks 56.00% 5.93%
Real Estate 9.00% 5.27%
Long-Term Expected Rate of Return 100.00% 6.50%
*The best-estimate range for the long-term expected rate of return is determined
by adding expected inflation to expected long-term real returns and reflecting
expected volatility and correlation. The capital market assumptions are per
Milliman's investment consulting practice.
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General Employee Pension Fund
Changes in Net Pension Liability
Increase
Total (Decrease)
Pension Plan Fiduciary Net Pension
Liability Net Position Liability
(a) (b) (a) - (b)
Balances as of June 30, 2021 $ 66,024,296 $ 55,901,858 $ 10,122,438
Changes for the year:
Service cost 395,049 - 395,049
Interest on total pension liability 4,169,010 - 4,169,010
Differences between expected and actual experience 878,454 - 878,454
Effect of assumptions changes or inputs 112,871 - 112,871
Benefit payments (4,561,451) (4,561,451) -
Employer contributions - 4,482,490 (4,482,490)
Member contributions - 171,257 (171,257)
Net investment income - (7,865,542) 7,865,542
Administrative expenses - (51,795) 51,795
Balances as of June 30, 2022 $ 67,018,229 $ 48,076,817 $ 18,941,412
Discount Rate
The discount rate used to measure the total pension liability was 6.5%. The projection of cash flows used
to determine the discount rate assumed that plan member contributions will be made at the current
contribution rate and that contributions will be made at rates equal to the difference between actuarially
determined contribution rates and the member rate. Based on those assumptions, the pension plan’s
fiduciary net position was projected to be available to make all projected future benefit payments of
current plan members. Therefore, the long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments
was applied to all periods of projected benefit payments to determine the total pension liability.
Sensitivity Analysis of Net Pension Liability to Changes in the Discount Rate
The following presents the net pension liability, calculated using the discount rate of 6.50%, as well as
what the net pension liability would be if it were calculated using a discount rate that is 1 percentage
point lower (5.50%) or 1 percentage point higher (7.50%) than the current rate.
General Employee Pension Fund
1% Current 1%
Decrease Discount Rate Increase
5.50% 6.50% 7.50%
Net pension liability $ 26,720,356 $ 18,941,412 $ 12,446,409
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Pension Expense, Deferred Outflows/Inflows of Resources Related to Pensions
For the year ended June 30, 2022, the City recognized pension expense of $1,720,559 as calculated in the
following chart:
General Employee Pension Expense
July 1, 2021 to
June 30, 2022
Service cost $ 395,049
Interest on total pension liability 4,169,010
Administrative expenses 51,795
Member contributions (171,257)
Projected earnings on pension plan investments (3,634,937)
Current period recognition of deferred outflows/(inflows) of resources
Differences between expected and actual experience 439,227
Differences between projected and actual earnings on plan investments 560,287
Changes of assumptions (88,615)
Total Pension Expense $ 1,720,559
As of June 30, 2022, the City reported deferred outflows/(inflows) of resources related to pension from
the following sources:
General
Employee
Pension Plan
Deferred Outflows of Resources
Changes in assumptions $ 56,435
Differences between expected and actual experience 439,227
Net difference between projected and actual earnings 3,819,244
Total Deferred Outflows of Resources $ 4,314,906
Amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to
pensions will be recognized in pension expense as follows:
General
Employee
Pension Plan
Fiscal Year Ending June 30:
2023 $ 1,089,307
2024 593,917
2025 331,587
2026 2,300,095
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Delaware Public Employee Retirement System - County and Municipal Police and
Firefighters’ Pension Plan
Plan Description and Contribution Information
The City participates in the “County and Municipal Police and Firefighters’ Pension Plan” (the Plan) a cost
sharing multiple-employer defined-benefit plan established in the Delaware code. The City’s uniformed
police officers whose employment with the City started on or after September 1, 1982 under the authority
of the City Code, Chapter 62, Article III, Pension Plan, Section 62-71 can participate in this plan.
The General Assembly is responsible for setting benefits, contributions and amending plan provisions;
administrative rules and regulations are adopted and maintained by the Board of Pension Trustees (the
Board).
The management of the Plan is the responsibility of the Board. The Board is comprised of five members
appointed by the Governor and confirmed by the State Senate, plus two ex-officio members. The daily
operation is the responsibility of the Office of Pensions. Although most of the assets of the plan are
commingled with other Plans for investment purposes, the Plan’s assets may be used only for the payment
of benefits to the members of the Plan in accordance with the terms of the Plan.
The Plan’s service benefits calculation is 2.5% of final average monthly compensation multiplied by years
of credited service up to 20 years, plus 3.5% of final average monthly compensation multiplied by years
of service more than 20 years. For this plan, final average monthly compensation is the monthly average
of the highest three consecutive years of compensation. Vesting is at five years of credited service.
As of June 30, 2022, city membership in this plan is comprised of the following:
Retired and beneficiaries currently receiving benefits 80
Active employees:
Fully Vested 5 years 75
Non-Vested 34
The following are brief descriptions of the Plan. For a more complete description, please refer to the
Delaware Public Employees’ Retirement System CAFR on the web at:
https://open.omb.delaware.gov/FinancialReports/financials/FY21AnnualReport.pdf.
Retirement
Age 62 with 5 years of service; age plus credited service (but not less than 10 years) equals 75; or 20 years
of credited service.
Disability Benefits
Duty – Total Disability – 75% of final average compensation plus 10% for each dependent not to exceed
25% for all dependents.
Duty – Partial Disability – Calculated the same as Service Benefits, subject to minimum 50% of final average
compensation.
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Non-Duty – Same as Service Benefits, total disability subject to a minimum 50% of final average monthly
compensation plus 5% of each dependent not to exceed 20% for all dependents. Partial disability is
subject to a minimum of 30% of final average monthly compensation.
Survivor Benefits
If employee is receiving a pension, then eligible survivor receives 50% of pension; if employee is active,
eligible survivor receives 75% of pension the employee would have received at age 62. If the member is
killed in the line of duty, the eligible survivor receives 75% of the member’s compensation.
Contributions:
Employer – Determined by Board of Pension Trustees. Employer contributions were 16.59%, 16.03%, and
16.84% of earnings for the Fiscal Year 2022, 2021 and 2020, respectively. The City’s contributions to the
plan for years ended June 30, 2022, 2021 and 2020 were $1,375,074, $1,328,868, and $1,317,526
respectively, and were equal to the required contributions for each year. Total eligible full-time wages
covered by the State plan were $8.6 million this fiscal year.
Member – 7% of compensation.
Basis of Presentation
The DPERS financial statements are prepared on the accrual basis of accounting, whereby expenses are
recorded when the liability is incurred, revenues are recorded in the accounting period in which they are
earned and become measurable, and investment purchases and sales are recorded as of the related trade
date. Plan member contributions are recognized in the period in which contributions are due. Employer
contributions are recognized when due and the employer has a legal requirement to provide
contributions. Benefits and refunds are recognized when due and payable in accordance with the terms
of the plan. For purposes of measuring the net pension liability, deferred outflows of resources and
deferred inflows of resources related to pensions, and pension expense, information about the fiduciary
net position of the DPERS Plan and additions to/deductions from DPERS’s fiduciary net position have been
determined on the same basis as they are reported by DPERS.
Employer Allocation Percentage Methodology
The amounts assigned to each employer in the Schedule of Pension Amounts by Employer is each
employer’s proportional share of the net pension liability, deferred outflows of resources, deferred
inflows of resources, and pension expense (the Collective Pension Amounts) determined in accordance
with Governmental Accounting Standards Board No. 68, Accounting and Financial Reporting for Pensions
(GASB 68). Management has elected to allocate the employer’s proportionate shares of the collective
pension amounts based on the percentage of actual employer contributions as documented in the
Schedule of Employer Allocations. The City’s proportionate share percentage is 8.1574% for the current
fiscal year, 8.5117% for the prior year and the change is a decrease of 0.3543%.
Pension Liabilities, Pension Expense and Deferred Outflows of Resources and Deferred Inflows of
Resources related to Pensions
On June 30, 2022, the City reported a net pension asset of $11,224,982 for its proportionate share of the
collective net pension asset. The net pension asset was measured as of June 30, 2020, and the total
pension asset used to calculate the net pension asset was determined by an actuarial valuation as of
June 30, 2020, with update procedures used to roll forward the pension liability to June 30, 2021. The
City’s proportion of the net pension asset was based on the percentage of actual employer contributions.
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The City recognized pension expense of $1,235,836 for the year ended June 30, 2022, associated with
membership within the Delaware State Police Pension Plan. As of June 30, 2022, the City reported
deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to pensions from the following
sources:
County and
Municipal Police
& Firefighter's
Pension Plan
Deferred Outflows of Resources
Differences between expected and actual experience $ 1,062,109
Change in proportion 23,816
Changes of assumptions 385,726
City contributions subsequent to the measurement date 1,375,074
Total Deferred Outflows of Resources $ 2,846,725
Deferred Inflows of Resources
Differences between expected and actual experience $ (437,324)
Changes in assumptions (817,480)
Net difference between actual and expected earnings (9,538,002)
Change in proportion (89,693)
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources $ (10,882,499)
The City’s contributions of $1,375,074 are subsequent to the measurement date and therefore are
reported as deferred outflows of resources and will be recognized as an increase of the net pension asset
in the year ending June 30, 2023.
Amounts reported as deferred outflows of resources and deferred inflows of resources related to
pensions will be recognized in pension expense as follows:
County and
Municipal
Police &
Firefighter's
Pension Plan
Fiscal Year Ending June 30:
2023 $ (2,450,779)
2024 (2,269,848)
2025 (2,402,895)
2026 (2,216,335)
2027 87,314
Thereafter (158,306)
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The proportionate share of the total pension liability for the June 30, 2021 measurement date was
determined by an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2020, with update procedures used to roll forward the
total pension liability to June 30, 2021. These actuarial valuations used the following actuarial
assumptions:
Actuarial Assumptions
Investment rate of return/Discount rate1 7.0%
Projected salary increases1 2.5% + Merit
Cost-of-living adjustments 0.0%
(1) Inflation is included at 2.5%.
The total pension liabilities are measured based on assumptions pertaining to the interest rates, inflation
rates, and employee demographic behavior in future years. It is likely that future experience will not
exactly conform to these assumptions. To the extent that actual experience deviates from these
assumptions, the emerging liabilities may be higher or lower than anticipated. The more the experience
deviates, the larger the impact on future financial statements.
Mortality assumptions are based on the RP – 2014 tables with gender adjustments for healthy annuitants
and disabled retirees and an adjusted version on MP-2015 mortality improvement scale on a fully
generational basis.
Projected benefit payments do not include the effects of projected ad hoc cost-of-living adjustments (ad
hoc COLAs) as they are not substantively automatic. The primary considerations relevant to making this
determination include the historical pattern of granting the changes and the consistency in the amounts
of the changes.
The long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments was determined using a building-block
method in which best-estimate ranges of expected future real rates of return (expected returns, net of
investment expense and inflation) are developed for each major asset class. These ranges are combined
to produce the long-term expected rate of return by weighting the expected future real rates of return by
an asset allocation percentage, which is based on the nature and mix of current and expected plan
investments, and by adding expected inflation. Best estimates of geometric real rates of return for each
major asset class included in the Plan’s current and expected asset allocation are summarized in the
following table:
County and Municipal Police & Firefighter's Pension Plan
Long-Term Expected Rate of Return
Long-Term
Expected Real Asset
Rate of Return Allocation
Asset class:
Domestic equity 5.7% 32.3%
International equity 5.7 18.1
Fixed income 2.0 20.6
Alternative investments 7.8 24.2
Cash and equivalents - 4.8
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Discount Rate
The discount rate for all plans used to measure the total pension liability was 7.0%. The projection of cash
flows used to determine the discount rate assumed that contributions from plan members will be made
at the current contribution rates and that contributions from employers will be made at rates determined
by the Board of Pension Trustees, actuarially determined. Based on those assumptions, the pension plans’
fiduciary net position was projected to be available to make all projected future benefit payments of
current plan members. Therefore, the long-term expected rate of return on pension plan investments
was applied to all periods of projected benefit payments to determine the total pension liability.
Sensitivity Analysis of Net Pension Liability to Changes in the Discount Rate
The following presents the City’s proportionate share of the net pension liability (asset) of the Plan,
calculated using the discount rate of 7.0%, as well as what the Plans’ net pension liability (asset) would be
if it were calculated using a discount rate that is one-percentage-point lower or one-percentage-point
higher than the current rate (dollar values expressed in thousands):
County and Municipal Police & Firefighter's Pension Plan
(dollar amounts expressed in thousands)
1% Current 1%
Decrease Discount Rate Increase
6.00% 7.00% 8.00%
Proportionate share of the net pension liability (asset) $ (5,182) $ (11,225) $ (16,156)
Separately issued financial statements for DPERS are available from the pension office at:
McArdle Building, Suite 1
860 Silver Lake Blvd
Dover, DE 19904
Or at the following web address: www.delawarepensions.com
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PART D
REQUIRED SUPPLEMENTARY
INFORMATION
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SERVICES TO OUR RESIDENTS AND CUSTOMERS
Animal Control Leaf Collection
Beautification Building Library
Bulky Trash Collection Parks & Recreation
Community Development/Housing Planning & Zoning
Community Policing Police Protection
Elections Snow Removal
Electricity Stormwater
Economic Development Street Maintenance/Cleaning
Emergency Preparedness Trash Collection
Fire Protection Tree Maintenance
Inspections & Code Enforcement Water & Wastewater
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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
GENERAL FUND
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances
Budget and Actual (Non-GAAP Basis)
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
VARIANCE
ORIGINAL FINAL POSITIVE
BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL (NEGATIVE)
Beginning Balance $ 5,546,400 $ 10,635,700 $ 10,635,736 $ 36
REVENUES:
Fines & Police Revenue 630,300 511,600 508,082 (3,518)
Library Revenues 142,100 110,800 120,687 9,887
Kent County Book Reimbursement 250,000 250,000 139,901 (110,099)
Business Licenses 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,400,883 (99,117)
Permits and Other Fees 1,400,000 1,564,000 1,641,967 77,967
Miscellaneous Charges 10,000 236,100 230,013 (6,087)
Police Extra Duty Fees 370,000 370,000 412,026 42,026
Property Taxes 15,267,700 15,267,700 15,241,104 (26,596)
Recreation Revenue 110,000 100,000 128,605 28,605
Franchise Fees 600,000 600,000 605,325 5,325
Sanitation Fees 3,421,000 3,421,000 3,371,689 (49,311)
Rent Revenue - Garrison Farm 105,000 105,000 108,483 3,483
Court of Chancery Fees 1,400,000 2,000,000 2,095,840 95,840
Investment Income 90,000 90,000 94,580 4,580
Interfund Service Receipts 5,326,200 5,351,000 5,420,991 69,991
Grants: -
Police Extra Duty 130,000 130,000 127,383 (2,617)
Police Grants Fund 308,900 308,900 312,500 3,600
Police Pension Grant 500,000 500,000 668,520 168,520
Green Energy Grant 98,500 98,500 98,500 -
Miscellaneous Federal Grant Revenue 520,000 15,600 15,600 -
Miscellaneous State Grant Revenue - 92,000 23,421 (68,579)
Transfer from:
Transfer Tax 1,400,000 2,800,000 3,902,170 1,102,170
Municipal Street Aid 750,000 792,000 792,349 349
Civil Traffic Penalties 400,000 250,000 198,594 (51,406)
Water Fund 500,000 500,000 500,000 -
Wastewater Fund 500,000 500,000 500,000 -
Electric Fund 11,000,000 11,000,000 11,000,000 -
ARPA Grant - - 31,411 31,411
Total Revenues 46,729,700 48,464,200 49,690,624 1,226,424
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES $ 52,276,100 $ 59,099,900 $ 60,326,360 $ 1,226,460
(Continued)
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VARIANCE
ORIGINAL FINAL POSITIVE
BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL (NEGATIVE)
EXPENDITURES:
Tax Assessor $ 263,800 $ 263,800 $ 186,927 $ 76,873
Fire 797,200 797,200 730,051 67,149
Library 1,859,900 1,859,900 1,723,517 136,383
Recreation 1,191,500 1,217,200 1,078,718 138,482
Life Safety 472,300 513,200 480,852 32,348
Code Enforcement 654,100 654,100 559,617 94,483
Planning 642,000 640,200 500,696 139,504
Inspections 651,200 665,600 654,049 11,551
Police 18,544,700 18,556,600 18,119,709 436,891
Police Extra Duty 500,000 541,400 551,556 (10,156)
Streets 636,000 703,600 607,880 95,720
Stormwater 774,100 711,200 577,807 133,393
Sanitation 2,564,800 2,564,800 2,399,756 165,044
Public Works - Engineering 181,100 184,400 166,209 18,191
Allocated Expenditures:
City Clerk 535,800 535,800 462,097 73,703
Council 157,200 190,800 121,596 69,204
Grounds Maintenance 1,487,500 1,487,500 1,463,562 23,938
City Manager 920,100 954,700 994,906 (40,206)
Information Technology 738,500 738,500 669,659 68,841
Finance 932,100 1,069,500 928,002 141,498
Public Works-Administration 587,200 608,000 477,797 130,203
Facilities Management 837,000 852,800 847,418 5,382
Procurement and Inventory 738,600 725,600 699,110 26,490
Fleet Maintenance 906,500 926,500 924,192 2,308
Customer Services 1,048,300 1,071,600 1,071,873 (273)
Human Resources 600,200 612,000 542,311 69,689
Mayor 222,800 224,300 197,734 26,566
Insurance 1,050,000 905,000 893,606 11,394
Contribution to Downtown Dover Partnership 150,000 150,000 150,000 -
Subtotal 40,644,500 40,925,800 38,781,207 2,144,593
Appropriations:
Bank & Credit Card Fees 30,000 30,000 26,356 3,644
Debt Service - Principal and Interest 632,000 632,000 632,137 (137)
Appropriation to the General Employee Pension Fund - 1,234,300 1,234,300 -
Transfer to Capital Fund for Projects 3,025,900 2,129,100 2,129,100 -
Retirees Health Care 2,156,000 2,156,000 2,156,000 -
Appropriation to Police Pension Fund 435,100 615,200 615,200 -
Transfer to Cable Franchise Reserve - - 13,421 (13,421)
Transfer to Electric Fund (ERP) - 25,000 25,000 -
Appropriation to Police Pension Fund - State Grant 500,000 500,000 668,520 (168,520)
Street Lights 800,000 800,000 826,038 (26,038)
Total Expenditures 48,223,500 49,047,400 47,107,279 1,940,121
Budget Balance 4,052,600 10,052,500 13,219,081 (3,166,581)
Total Budget Balance & Expenditures $ 52,276,100 $ 59,099,900 $ 60,326,360 $ (1,226,460)
Budget Balance - Working Capital $ 13,219,081
Perspective and GAAP (Non-GAAP) Differences:
Leases 27,250
Fair Value of Investment Adjustment (190,969)
Deferred Revenues - Non-spendable (114,332)
Inventory & Prepaids - Non-spendable (353,799)
Unassigned Fund Balance $ 12,587,231
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Police Pension Fund
Schedule of Changes in Net Pension Liability, Related Ratios (in Thousands)
Fiscal Year Ending June 30,
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Total Pension Liability
Service cost $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
Interest on total pension liability 1,129 1,162 1,134 1,173 1,197 1,211 1,281 1,311 1,325
Effect of economic/demographic (gains) or losses (246) - 206 (157) - - (836) 286 25
Effect of assumption changes or inputs 48 (134) 633 (88) (44) 116 - 932 -
Benefit payments (1,517) (1,534) (1,537) (1,517) (1,541) (1,528) (1,528) (1,557) (1,548)
Net change in total pension liability (586) (506) 436 (590) (388) (201) (1,083) 972 (198)
Total pension liability, beginning 18,138 18,644 18,208 18,798 19,186 19,387 20,471 19,499 19,697
Total pension liability, ending (a) $ 17,552 $ 18,138 $ 18,644 $ 18,208 $ 18,798 $ 19,186 $ 19,388 $ 20,471 $ 19,499
Fiduciary Net Position
Employer contributions $ 1,287 $ 988 $ 1,033 $ 1,097 $ 1,295 $ 1,118 $ 1,093 $ 1,386 $ 1,229
Investment income net of investment expenses (2,442) 3,816 439 820 908 1,433 279 283 1,583
Benefit payments (1,517) (1,534) (1,537) (1,517) (1,541) (1,528) (1,528) (1,557) (1,548)
Administrative expenses (12) (7) (5) (5) (5) (4) (4) (6) (20)
Net change in plan fiduciary net position (2,684) 3,263 (70) 394 657 1,019 (160) 106 1,244
Fiduciary net position, beginning 17,488 14,225 14,295 13,900 13,243 12,225 12,385 12,279 11,035
Fiduciary net position, ending (b) $ 14,804 $ 17,488 $ 14,225 $ 14,295 $ 13,900 $ 13,244 $ 12,225 $ 12,385 $ 12,279
Net pension liability, ending = (a) - (b) $ 2,748 $ 650 $ 4,419 $ 3,913 $ 4,898 $ 5,942 $ 7,163 $ 8,086 $ 7,220
Fiduciary net position as a % of total pension liability 84.34% 96.42% 76.30% 78.51% 73.95% 69.03% 63.05% 60.50% 62.97%
This schedule is presented to illustrate the requirement to show information for 10 years. However, fiscal year 2013 is not available.
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Police Pension Fund
Schedule of Employer Contributions
Contribution as
Fiscal Year Actuarially Actual Contribution a Percentage of
Ended Determined Employer Deficiency Covered Covered
June 30 Contribution Contribution (Excess) Payroll Payroll
2022 $ 1,115,164 $ 1,287,062 $ (171,898) $ - N/A
2021 935,006 987,862 (52,856) - N/A
2020 964,518 1,033,149 (68,631) - N/A
2019 1,050,375 1,097,151 (46,776) - N/A
2018 1,205,092 1,294,750 (89,658) - N/A
2017 1,176,462 1,118,346 58,116 - N/A
2016 1,212,000 1,093,278 118,722 - N/A
2015 1,176,422 1,385,789 (209,367) - N/A
2014 1,155,110 1,229,363 (74,253) - N/A
2013 1,155,796 1,074,599 81,197 - N/A
Police Pension Fund
Schedule of Investment Returns
(1)
Fiscal year 2017 through 2022
Fiscal year ending June 30 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Money-weighted rate of return, net of investment expense (15.21%) 29.77% 3.46% 6.43% 7.16% 12.34%
(1) This schedule is presented to illustrate the requirement to show information for 10 years. However, information prior to June 30, 2017 is not
available.
The total pension liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2022 with liabilities
projected to the June 30, 2022 measurement date using the following actuarial assumptions, applied to all
periods included in the measurement, unless otherwise specified. Any significant changes during this period
have been reflected as prescribed by GASB 67 and 68.
Actuarial Methods and Significant Assumptions
Valuation date June 30, 2022
Actuarial cost method Entry Age Method
Amortization method Level Dollars
Amortization period Closed
Asset valuation method Fair Market Value
Actuarial assumptions:
Investment rate of return 6.5%
Discount rate 6.5%
Projected salary increases none, no remaining active participants
Includes inflation at 2.5%
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Automatic Cost of living (retirees) 2.0%
Mortality Rates
Healthy PubS-2010 Public Safety Mortality Table with fully
generational improvements from 2010 based on
assumptions from the Society of Actuaries MP-
2021 Scale
Disabled PubS-2010 Public Safety Disabled Retiree
Mortality Table with fully generational
improvements from 2010 based on assumptions
from the Society of Actuaries MP-2021 Scale
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General Employee Pension Fund
Schedule of Changes in Net Pension Liability, Related Ratios (in Thousands)
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Total Pension Liability
Service cost $ 395 $ 396 $ 395 $ 424 $ 406 $ 433 $ 401 $ 459 $ 484
Interest on total pension liability 4,169 4,178 3,991 3,989 3,827 3,729 3,719 3,861 3,810
Differences between expected and actual experience 878 - 1,447 - 1,504 41 (267) (422) 111
Effect of assumption changes or inputs 113 (290) 1,260 (279) (99) 1,200 - 1,956 -
Benefit payments (4,561) (4,291) (4,120) (4,033) (3,976) (3,746) (3,718) (3,700) (3,654)
Net change in total pension liability 994 (7) 2,973 101 2,492 1,657 135 2,154 751
Total pension liability, beginning 66,024 66,031 63,058 62,957 60,465 58,808 58,673 56,519 55,768
Total pension liability, ending (a) $ 67,018 $ 66,024 $ 66,031 $ 63,058 $ 62,957 $ 60,465 $ 58,808 $ 58,673 $ 56,519
Fiduciary Net Position
Employer contributions $ 4,482 $ 2,428 $ 2,606 $ 2,704 $ 4,777 $ 2,877 $ 3,090 $ 3,420 $ 3,473
Member contributions 171 173 183 190 195 202 202 209 212
Investment income net of investment expenses (7,865) 12,706 1,550 2,765 2,757 4,351 850 955 4,153
Benefit payments (4,561) (4,292) (4,120) (4,033) (3,976) (3,746) (3,718) (3,700) (3,654)
Administrative expenses (52) (21) (19) (19) (18) (18) (16) (19) (20)
Net change in plan fiduciary net position (7,825) 10,994 200 1,607 3,735 3,666 408 865 4,164
Fiduciary net position, beginning 55,902 44,908 44,708 43,100 39,364 35,699 35,291 34,426 30,263
Fiduciary net position, ending (b) $ 48,077 $ 55,902 $ 44,908 $ 44,708 $ 43,100 $ 39,365 $ 35,699 $ 35,291 $ 34,427
Net pension liability, ending = (a) - (b) $ 18,941 $ 10,122 $ 21,123 $ 18,350 $ 19,857 $ 21,100 $ 23,109 $ 23,382 $ 22,092
Fiduciary net position as a % of total pension liability 71.74% 84.67% 68.01% 70.90% 68.46% 65.10% 60.70% 60.15% 60.91%
Covered payroll $ 4,569 $ 5,067 $ 5,219** $ 5,557* $ 5,561 $ 5,636 $ 5,504 $ 5,864 $ 5,971
Net pension liability as a % of covered payroll 414.56% 199.79% 404.77% 330.20% 357.06% 374.39% 419.88% 398.73% 370.03%
This schedule is presented to illustrate the requirement to show information for 10 years. However, recalculations of prior years are not required, and if prior years are not reported in accordance with the
current GASB standards, they should not be reported.
Covered payroll historical adjustments as follows:
* 6/30/2019 - $5,557,431 corrected covered payroll. Total pensionable compensation from the plan year ending 6/30/2018 per census data. $5,395,564 times (x) 3.00% based on the assumed rate of
annual pay increases for the plan. (Related Ratios FY20 report presentation was $5,396).
** 6/30/2020 - Adjusted covered payroll $5,218,784 represents the total pensionable compensation for plan participants from the plan year ending 6/30/2020, based on the census data that was provided
as of 7/1/2020. (Related Ratios FY20 report presentation was $5,067).
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General Employee Pension Plan
Schedule of Employer Contributions
Contribution as
Fiscal Year Actuarially Actual Contribution a Percentage of
Ended Determined Employer Deficiency Covered Covered
June 30 Contribution Contribution (Excess) Payroll Payroll
2022 $ 3,232,888 $ 3,248,190 $ (15,302) $ 4,569,076 71.09%
2021 2,881,048 2,427,721 453,327 5,066,622 47.92%
2020 2,914,587 2,606,067 308,520 5,218,784 49.94%
2019 2,885,737 2,703,583 182,154 5,557,431 48.65%
2018 3,016,283 4,777,466 (1,761,183) 5,561,300 85.91%
2017 2,824,098 2,876,657 (52,559) 5,635,987 51.04%
2016 3,025,982 3,089,409 (63,427) 5,504,387 56.13%
2015 2,983,776 3,419,512 (435,736) 5,864,089 58.31%
2014 2,628,694 3,472,736 (844,042) 5,970,703 58.16%
2013 3,217,964 9,788,571 (6,570,607) 7,076,322 138.33%
There were historical adjustments made to covered payroll for 2019 and 2020, as noted on the Schedule of
Changes in Net Pension Liability, Related Ratios (in Thousands).
General Employee Pension Plan
Schedule of Investment Returns
(1)
Fiscal year 2017 through 2022
Fiscal year ending June 30 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Money-weighted rate of return, net of investment expense (15.35%) 29.71% 3.64% 6.76% 7.12% 12.50%
(1) This schedule is presented to illustrate the requirement to show information for 10 years. However, information prior to June 30, 2017 is not
available.
The total pension liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of June 30, 2022 with liabilities
projected to the June 30, 2022 measurement date using the following actuarial assumptions, applied to all
periods included in the measurement, unless otherwise specified. Any significant changes during this period
have been reflected as prescribed by GASB 67 and 68.
Actuarial Methods and Significant Assumptions
Valuation date June 30, 2022
Actuarial cost method Entry Age Method
Amortization method Level Dollar
Amortization period Closed; 15-year – Unfunded AAL
Asset valuation method Fair Market Value
Actuarial Assumptions:
Investment rate of return 6.5%
Discount rate 6.5%
Projected salary increases 3.0%
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Includes inflation at 2.51%
Mortality Rates
Healthy Participants:
PubG-2010 General Mortality Table with fully
generational improvements from 2010 based on Society
of Actuaries Scale MP-2021
Survivors:
Pub-2010 Continuing Survivors Mortality Table with fully
generational improvements from 2010 based on Society
of Actuaries Scale MP-2021
Disabled PubNS-2010 Non-Public Safety Disabled Retiree Mortality
Table with fully generational improvements from 2010
based on Society of Actuaries Scale MP-2021
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County & Municipal Police and Firefighter's Pension Plan
Schedule of the City of Dover's Proportionate Share of the Net Pension Liability
Measurement Date
2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
City's proportion of the net pension liability(asset) 8.1574% 8.5117% 8.3407% 8.4242% 8.6629% 9.0042% 9.6070% 9.6334%
City's proportionate share of the net pension liability(asset) $(11,224,983) $1,308,109 $2,395,686 $1,940,156 $ 873,337 $1,431,281 $ (524,958) $(1,042,117)
City's covered payroll $ 7,910,676 $7,760,905 $7,372,815 $6,843,159 $6,996,159 $7,117,770 $ 7,060,453 $ 6,582,053
City's proportionate share of the net pension liability(asset)
as a percentage of its covered payroll (141.90%) 16.86% 32.49% 28.35% 12.48% 20.11% (7.44%) (15.83%)
Plan fiduciary net position as a percentage of the total
pension liability 128.19% 96.67% 93.25% 94.10% 109.23% 105.59% 101.97% 104.47%
GASB Statement No. 68 requires ten years of information to be presented in this table. However, until a full 10-year trend is compiled, the City will present information for those
years for which information is available.
County & Municipal Police and Firefighter's Pension Plan
Schedule of City of Dover's Contributions
Fiscal Year Ending
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014
Contractually required contribution $ 1,375,074 $ 1,328,868 $ 1,317,526 $ 1,276,048 $ 1,258,817 $ 944,356 $ 951,199 $ 977,587 $ 933,750
Contributions in relation to the contractually
required contribution (1,375,074) (1,328,868) (1,317,526) (1,276,048) (1,258,817) (944,356) (951,199) (977,587) (933,750)
Contribution deficiency (excess) $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ - $ -
City's covered payroll $ 8,560,011 $ 7,910,676 $ 7,760,905 $ 7,372,815 $ 6,843,159 $ 6,996,159 $ 7,117,770 $ 7,060,453 $ 6,582,053
Contributions as a percentage of covered payroll 16.06% 16.80% 16.98% 17.31% 18.40% 13.50% 13.36% 13.85% 14.19%
This schedule is presented to illustrate the requirement to show information for 10 years. However, information prior to June 30, 2014 is not available.
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OPEB Trust Fund
Schedule of Changes in Net OPEB Liability, Related Ratios
(In Thousands)
Fiscal Year Ending June 30
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Total OPEB Liability
Service cost $ 1,118 $ 1,089 $ 1,120 $ 1,202 $ 1,222 $ 1,655
Interest 4,057 4,095 4,211 4,288 4,498 4,682
Net difference between expected and actual experience (2,762) (5,370) (4,758) (5,152) (6,202) (2,871)
Effect of assumption changes or inputs (3,524) 2,448 483 1,311 - (4,833)
Benefit payments (2,903) (2,867) (2,755) (2,748) (2,704) (2,663)
Net change in total OPEB liability (4,014) (605) (1,699) (1,099) (3,186) (4,030)
Total OPEB liability, beginning 62,716 63,321 65,020 66,119 69,305 73,335
Total OPEB liability, ending (a) $ 58,702 $ 62,716 $ 63,321 $ 65,020 $ 66,119 $ 69,305
Fiduciary Net Position
Employer contributions $ 4,042 $ 3,504 $ 4,326 $ 5,448 $ 5,722 $ 4,603
Investment income net of investment expenses (8,960) 12,864 1,871 2,184 2,295 3,074
Benefit payments (2,903) (2,867) (2,755) (2,748) (2,704) (2,663)
Administrative expenses (7) (3) (9) (3) (8) (3)
Net change in plan fiduciary net position (7,828) 13,498 3,433 4,881 5,305 5,011
Fiduciary net position, beginning 56,171 42,673 39,240 34,359 29,054 24,043
Fiduciary net position, ending (b) $ 48,343 $ 56,171 $ 42,673 $ 39,240 $ 34,359 $ 29,054
Net OPEB liability, ending = (a) - (b) $ 10,359 $ 6,545 $ 20,648 $ 25,780 $ 31,760 $ 40,251
Fiduciary net position as a % of total OPEB liability 82.40% 89.60% 67.40% 60.40% 52.00% 41.90%
Covered payroll $ 20,250 $ 19,756 $ 20,262 $ 19,578 $ 19,101 $ 17,657
Net OPEB liability as a % of covered payroll 51.20% 33.10% 101.90% 131.70% 162.20% 210.70%
This schedule is presented to illustrate the requirement to show information for 10 years. However, recalculations of prior years are not required, and if
prior years are not reported in accordance with the current GASB standards, they should not be reported.
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Schedule of City’s Contributions
(In Thousands)
For the year ended June 30
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Actuarially determined contribution (ADC) $ 1,712 $ 2,780 $ 3,190 $ 4,044 $ 4,560 $ 4,644
Contributions in relation to the ADC (4,042) (3,504) (4,326) (5,447) (5,722) (4,603)
Contributions deficiency / (excess) $ (2,330) $ (724) $ (1,136) $ (1,403) $ (1,162) $ 41
Covered payroll $ 20,250 $ 19,756 $ 20,262 $ 19,580 $ 19,578 $ 19,101
Contributions as a percentage of covered payroll 20.0% 17.7% 21.4% 27.8% 29.2% 24.1%
This schedule is presented to illustrate the requirement to show information for 10 years. However, until a full 10-year trend is compiled,
governments should present information for those years for which information is available.
Post-Employment Other than Pensions Plan (OPEB)
Schedule of Investment Returns
(1)
Fiscal year 2017 through 2022
Fiscal year ending June 30 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017
Money-weighted rate of return, net of investment expense (16.04%) 30.15% 4.77% 6.10% 7.87% 12.66%
(1) This schedule is presented to illustrate the requirement to show information for 10 years. However, information prior to June 30, 2017 is not
available.
Actuarial Methods and Significant Assumptions
The total OPEB liability was determined by an actuarial valuation as of July 1, 2021 with no adjustments,
with liabilities projected to the June 30, 2022 measurement date on a “no loss / no gain” basis, using the
following actuarial assumptions, applied to all periods included in the measurement, unless otherwise
specified:
Actuarial cost method Entry Age Normal Level % of Salary
Amortization method Level Dollars
Remaining amortization period 26 years
Asset valuation method Fair Market Value
Actuarial Assumptions:
Investment rate of return 7.0%
Discount rate 7.0%
Inflation 2.5% per year included in payroll growth
Healthcare cost trend rates
Pre-65 Medical / Rx Initial rate of 7.5% decreasing by 0.5% annually to
an ultimate rate of 4.5%
Post-65 Medical / Rx Initial rate of 7.5% decreasing by 0.5%
annually to an ultimate rate of 4.5%
Mortality Total Dataset Headcount Weighted Mortality
Table fully generational using scale MP-2020
a. Non-Police: SOA Pub-2010 General
b. Police: SOA Pub-2010 Public Safety
c. Surviving Spouses: SOA Pub-2010
Contingent Survivors
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GOVERNMENTAL BUDGETS
Budgetary Basis of Accounting
The City prepares its budget for the General Fund revenue on a modified accrual basis. The expenditures
are accounted for when the purchase orders are issued. Encumbrances are established when purchase
orders are issued and accounted for as a reservation of fund balance at year-end and are not on a modified
accrual basis. The budget is amended in the subsequent year for the outstanding encumbrances of the
prior year. The modified accrual basis of accounting is used for the fund financial statements.
General Fund actual revenues exceeded the final budget by $1,226,460 with positive variances in library
revenues, permits & other fees, police extra duty fees, recreation revenue, franchise fees, rent revenue –
garrison farm, court of chancery fees, investment income, interfund service receipts, police grants fund,
police pension grant, transfer tax, municipal street aid and ARPA grant funds. The sources of revenues with
negative variances are fines and police revenue, Kent County book reimbursement, business licenses,
miscellaneous charges, property taxes, sanitation fees, police extra duty fees, miscellaneous state grant
revenue, and civil traffic penalties. Actual total expenditures were lower than budget by $1,940,121 due
to lower than budgeted expense across almost all functions a result of personnel reductions through
attrition and retirements. The net result is an increase of $3,166,581 to the General Fund ending fund
balance.
Budget Amendments
During this fiscal year, the City Council amended the budget two times. The budget amendment ordinances
were primarily for the following purposes:
1. To re-appropriate budget balances for ongoing capital projects, to amend the grant budgets and
reserve accounts for the actual results from the prior fiscal year and to adjust program revenues
and expenses based on actual amounts.
2. To amend revenue and expense accounts based on actual experience during fiscal year 2022.
The differences for the year ended June 30, 2022 were as follows:
Total revenues- budgetary basis $ 49,690,624
Total expenditures- budgetary basis 47,107,279
Net decrease in fund balance- budgetary basis 2,583,345
Perspective differences
Transfer to/from Reserves (193,531)
Leases 27,250
General Fund Subfund Expense Activity for the Capital Project Fund (2,497,205)
Intrafund Transfers to the General Fund- Capital Projects Fund 2,129,100
General Fund Subfund Revenue Activity for the Capital Project Fund 2,078,468
Fair Value of Investments (446,407)
Deferred Revenue Adjustment 181,233
Net increase in fund balance - GAAP Basis $ 3,862,253
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GENERAL FUND COMBINING SCHEDULES
The General Fund contains a sub-fund for capital projects which is separately budgeted. The
combining schedules are presented in the supplementary information.
The budgetary comparison for the Governmental Capital Projects Fund has its own separate
budget and is presented in this section to show legal compliance. The perspective difference
between the basis of budgeting and GAAP is explained in the reconciliation of the basis of
budgeting to GAAP.
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The City of Dover, Delaware
Combining General Fund Balance Sheet
June 30, 2022
General Total
General Capital Projects General
Fund Fund Funds
Assets:
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 8,478,565 $ 5,964,760 $ 14,443,325
Investments 4,917,086 3,427,761 8,344,847
Restricted Investments 19,198 - 19,198
Receivables, net
Accounts 2,789,185 748 2,789,933
Taxes 54,765 - 54,765
Due from Other Funds 717,632 25,989 743,621
Temporary Advances 40,000 - 40,000
Prepaid Items 158,549 - 158,549
Inventory, at Cost 195,250 - 195,250
Total Assets $ 17,370,230 $ 9,419,258 $ 26,789,488
Liabilities:
Accounts Payable $ 1,137,054 $ 126,436 $ 1,263,490
Unearned Revenue 34,673 57,825 92,498
Due to Other Funds 48 - 48
Other 69,694 - 69,694
Total Liabilities 1,241,469 184,261 1,425,730
Deferred Inflows of Resources:
Unavailable revenue 209,083 - 209,083
Leases Revenue 2,152,256 - 2,152,256
Total Deferred Inflows of Resources 2,361,339 - 2,361,339
Fund Balances:
Non-Spendable
Inventory and Prepaids 353,799 - 353,799
Library Endowment 5,000 - 5,000
Patronage Stock 16,594 - 16,594
Restricted
Library Endowment 2,604 - 2,604
Verizon Cable Franchise 64,814 - 64,814
Committed
Contingency 737,380 - 737,380
Parkland Reserve - 1,425,937 1,425,937
Assigned
Capital Projects - 7,809,060 7,809,060
Unassigned 12,587,231 - 12,587,231
Total Fund Balances 13,767,422 9,234,997 23,002,419
Total Liabilities and Fund Balances $ 17,370,230 $ 9,419,258 $ 26,789,488
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Combining Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and
Changes in Fund Balances of the General Fund (Non-GAAP Basis)
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
General Total
General Capital Projects General
Fund Fund Funds
Revenues
Fines $ 508,082 $ - $ 508,082
Library Revenue- General 120,687 - 120,687
Library Revenue County Reimbursement 139,901 - 139,901
Licenses and Permits 3,042,850 - 3,042,850
Sanitation Fees 3,371,689 - 3,371,689
Miscellaneous Services 1,484,452 458,702 1,943,154
Property Taxes 15,241,104 - 15,241,104
Grants Received 1,245,924 1,259,728 2,505,652
Court of Chancery Fees 2,095,840 - 2,095,840
Investment Income 68,224 8,181 76,405
Total Revenues 27,318,753 1,726,611 29,045,364
Expenditures
Current:
General Government 3,031,267 - 3,031,267
Library Services 1,723,517 - 1,723,517
Public Safety and Law Enforcement 21,070,834 362,327 21,433,161
Public Works 3,391,584 808,091 4,199,675
Recreational Services 1,078,718 78,723 1,157,441
Streets and Sanitation Services 3,007,636 755,051 3,762,687
Engineering services 166,209 25,149 191,358
Financial Administration 2,659,164 76,152 2,735,316
Garage and Stores 1,633,672 296,512 1,930,184
Insurance 893,606 - 893,606
Retiree Health Care 2,156,000 - 2,156,000
Employee Pension 1,234,300 - 1,234,300
Community and Economic Development 150,000 - 150,000
Street Lights 826,038 - 826,038
Debt Service:
Principal Retirement 487,315 - 487,315
Interest and Fiscal Charges 144,822 - 144,822
Total Expenditures 43,654,682 2,402,005 46,056,687
Excess (deficiency) of Revenues over Expenditures (16,335,929) (675,394) (17,011,323)
Other Financing Sources and Uses
Reserve Transfers - 256,657 256,657
Interfund Transfers 18,919,274 2,129,100 21,048,374
Total Other Financing Sources and Uses 18,919,274 2,385,757 21,305,031
Net Change in Fund Balances 2,583,345 1,710,363 4,293,708
Fund Balances at Beginning of Year 10,635,736 3,846,204 14,481,940
Fund Balances at End of Year 13,219,081 5,556,567 18,775,648
Perspective and GAAP (Non-GAAP) Differences:
Fair Value of Investment Adjustment (190,969) (133,056) (324,025)
Deferred Revenues - Non-spendable (114,332) - (114,332)
Inventory & Prepaids - Non-spendable (353,799) - (353,799)
Capital Asset - Assigned - (5,423,511) (5,423,511)
Unassigned Fund Balance $ 12,559,981 $ - $ 12,559,981
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Governmental Capital Projects Fund
Schedule of Revenues, Expenditures and Changes in Fund Balances
Budget & Actual (Non-GAAP Basis)
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
Variance
Original Final Positive
Budget Budget Actual (Negative)
Beginning Balance - Working Capital $ 3,331,500 $ 4,832,300 $ 3,846,204 $ (986,096)
Revenues:
State Grant - Other 1,333,000 1,088,800 1,259,728 170,928
Police Grants 23,800 23,800 - (23,800)
Miscellaneous Receipts - 274,900 111,141 (163,759)
Transfer from General Fund for Projects 3,025,900 2,129,100 2,129,100 -
Transfer from Parkland Reserve 490,000 - 1,150 1,150
Transfer from Capital Asset Reserve 140,000 - - -
Transfer from Lodging Tax - 275,000 355,742 80,742
Transfer from Other Reserves - - 350,707 350,707
Total Revenues 5,012,700 3,791,600 4,207,568 415,968
Total Beginning Balance & Revenues $ 8,344,200 $ 8,623,900 $ 8,053,772 $ (570,128)
Expenditures:
Fire $ 250,300 $ 169,800 $ 161,018 $ 8,782
Library 25,000 25,000 - 25,000
Recreation 756,000 142,100 78,723 63,377
Code Enforcement 50,300 - - -
Planning - 500 458 42
Inspections 25,100 47,700 22,578 25,122
Police 526,000 672,500 178,273 494,227
Streets 506,000 3,096,000 755,051 2,340,949
Sanitation 166,200 660,000 - 660,000
Grounds 125,000 125,400 56,086 69,314
Stormwater 2,546,200 1,892,000 666,805 1,225,195
Information Technology 36,600 84,100 76,152 7,948
Facilities Management - 852,000 85,200 766,800
Engineering - 25,300 25,149 151
Purchasing - 296,600 296,512 88
Subtotal 5,012,700 8,089,000 2,402,005 5,686,995
Transfers and Miscellaneous Expenses:
Transfer to Capital Asset Reserve - 71,000 70,914 86
Transfer to Parkland Reserve - - 2,500 (2,500)
Transfer to Other Reserve - - 21,786 (21,786)
Total Expenditures 5,012,700 8,160,000 2,497,205 5,662,795
Budget Balance - Working Capital 3,331,500 463,900 5,556,567 (5,092,667)
Budget Balance & Expenditures $ 8,344,200 $ 8,623,900 $ 8,053,772 $ 570,128
Budget Balance - Working Capital $ 5,556,567
Perspective and GAAP (Non-GAAP) Differences:
Fair value of investment adjustment (133,056)
Assigned to Capital assets 2,385,549
Committed to Parks & Recreation improvements 1,425,937
Total Fund Balances $ 9,234,997
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
Special Revenue Funds include the group of funds classified as grant funds, Lodging Tax Fund, and
a Realty Transfer Tax Fund. The proceeds from specific revenue sources are restricted to
specified expenditure purposes. The City adopts budgets for selected Special Revenue Funds.
Combining and individual statements appear in this section.
POLICE FEDERAL GRANTS
The City of Dover Police Department receives various grants from the U.S. Department of Justice
for local law enforcement. All federal grant transactions are recorded in this fund.
POLICE STATE GRANTS
The City of Dover Police Department receives various grants from the State of Delaware for public
and highway safety. All state grant transactions are recorded in this fund.
LIBRARY GRANTS
The City of Dover Public Library receives various grants from the State of Delaware, Kent County,
Miscellaneous entities, and the Federal Government. Activities associated with these grants are
recorded in this fund.
MUNICIPAL STREET AID
The State of Delaware has passed legislation to share a portion of Delaware’s motor fuel tax
revenue with local municipalities through grants. The amount of the grant the City receives
depends on its population and miles of streets maintained. The grant is used for street light
expense within the City.
CDBG HOUSING GRANTS
The City receives a U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Entitlement Grant for the
Community Development Block Grant Program. This is to provide decent housing, a suitable living
environment and expand economic opportunities primarily for people of low and moderate
incomes.
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ARPA FUNDING GRANT
The American Rescue Plan Act provided relief funds to the City of Dover due to the loss of public
sector revenue due to the coronavirus pandemic.
STATE OF DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANTS
The State of Delaware Department of Transportation grants provide funds for specific street
projects in the City. State law provides funds to the State’s elected officials for suburban street
aid, which officials can then provide to their respective districts. The City receives these funds
for designated street projects and records all transactions for this fund.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION GRANT
The State of Delaware General Assembly Grant-In-Aid Program provides funds to implement a
substance abuse prevention program for at-risk and/or disadvantaged youths in the City of Dover.
ELECTRONIC RED-LIGHT SAFETY PROGRAM (ERLSP)
The State of Delaware Department of Transportation provides a grant to municipalities that
implement the Electronic Red- L i g h t Safety Program. Under this program, the City is granted
a portion of the fines collected from drivers who are ticketed for running red lights installed with
electronic photo identification equipment within the City limits.
LODGING TAX
Pursuant to an act of the Delaware Legislature, City Council adopted an ordinance to enact a local
lodging tax paid by the occupants of hotels, motels, and tourist homes in the City limits. All lodging
tax receipts are reserved and directed toward infrastructure in the City of Dover, which will benefit
all Dover residents and businesses.
REALTY TRANSFER TAX
Delaware Code states that realty transfer tax realized by the City shall be segregated from the
general fund and the funds shall be expended solely for the capital and operating costs of public
safety services, economic development programs, public works services, capital projects and
improvements, infrastructure projects and improvements and debt reduction.
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CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
COMBINING BALANCE SHEET
JUNE 30, 2022
POLICE POLICE MUNICIPAL CDBG ARPA STATE SUBSTANCE REALTY
FEDERAL STATE LIBRARY STREET HOUSING FUNDING D.O.T. ABUSE ERLSP LODGING TRANSFER
GRANTS GRANTS GRANTS AID GRANTS GRANT GRANTS PREV. GRANT TAX TAX TOTALS
ASSETS:
Cash $ 34,598 $ 501,837 $ 213,162 $ - $ 21,707 $ 4,178,611 $ 114,487 $ 68,761 $ 163 $ 25,798 $ 33,449 $ 5,192,573
Receivables 268,732 - - - 2,299 - - - - 191 1,583 272,805
Prepaid items 3,958 - 734 - - - - - - - - 4,692
Due from other governments - - - - 24,736 - - - 26,162 - - 50,898
TOTAL ASSETS $ 307,288 $ 501,837 $ 213,896 $ - $ 48,742 $ 4,178,611 $ 114,487 $ 68,761 $ 26,325 $ 25,989 $ 35,032 $ 5,520,968
LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCE:
Liabilities:
Vouchers Payable $ 12,000 $ 19,667 $ 24,888 $ - $ 7,036 $ 13,066 $ - $ 11,982 $ - $ - $ - $ 88,639
Unearned Revenue 55,572 189,615 - - - - - - - - - 245,187
Due to other funds-charges 226,479 224,988 - - 565 - - - 26,325 25,989 35,032 539,378
Due to other funds-temporary advances - - - - 40,000 - - - - - - 40,000
Total Liabilities 294,051 434,270 24,888 - 47,601 13,066 - 11,982 26,325 25,989 35,032 913,204
Fund Balances:
Nonspendable 3,958 - 734 - - - - - - - - 4,692
Restricted 9,279 67,567 188,274 - 1,141 4,165,545 114,487 56,779 - - - 4,603,072
Total Fund Balances 13,237 67,567 189,008 - 1,141 4,165,545 114,487 56,779 - - - 4,607,764
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND
FUND BALANCES $ 307,288 $ 501,837 $ 213,896 $ - $ 48,742 $ 4,178,611 $ 114,487 $ 68,761 $ 26,325 $ 25,989 $ 35,032 $ 5,520,968
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CITY OF DOVER
SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS
COMBINING STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
POLICE POLICE MUNICIPAL CDBG ARPA STATE SUBSTANCE REALTY
FEDERAL STATE LIBRARY STREET HOUSING FUNDING D.O.T. ABUSE PREV. ERLSP LODGING TRANSFER
GRANTS GRANTS GRANTS AID GRANTS GRANT GRANTS GRANT TAX TAX TOTALS
REVENUES:
Grants received $ 484,309 $ 224,282 $ 383,389 $ 791,633 $ 340,502 $ 4,309,629 $ 520,975 $ 40,000 $ - $ - $ - $ 7,094,719
Recreation revenue - - - - - - - 25,593 - - - 25,593
Police fines - - - - - - - - 198,594 - - 198,594
Taxes - - - - - - - - - 355,742 3,901,105 4,256,847
Investment income (loss) 483 - - 716 - 7,602 652 - - - 1,065 10,518
TOTAL REVENUES 484,792 224,282 383,389 792,349 340,502 4,317,231 521,627 65,593 198,594 355,742 3,902,170 11,586,271
EXPENDITURES:
Public Safety and Law Enforcement 104,590 162,472 - - - 95,275 - - - - - 362,337
Library Services - - 269,890 - - - - - - - - 269,890
Community and Economic Development - - - - 340,502 - - 117,104 - - - 457,606
Public Works - - - - - - 520,975 - - - - 520,975
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 104,590 162,472 269,890 - 340,502 95,275 520,975 117,104 - - - 1,610,808
Excess (deficiency) of revenues over
(under) expenditures 380,202 61,810 113,499 792,349 - 4,221,956 652 (51,511) 198,594 355,742 3,902,170 9,975,463
OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES):
Operating transfers-in 194,515 - - - - - - - - - - 194,515
Transfers-out (572,589) (61,810) - (792,349) - (56,411) - - (198,594) (355,742) (3,902,170) (5,939,665)
Net Change in fund balances 2,128 - 113,499 - - 4,165,545 652 (51,511) - - - 4,230,313
FUND BALANCE
AT BEGINNING OF YEAR 11,109 67,567 75,509 - 1,141 - 113,835 108,290 - - - 377,451
FUND BALANCE
AT BEGINNING OF YEAR - Restated 11,109 67,567 75,509 - 1,141 - 113,835 108,290 - - - 377,451
FUND BALANCE
AT END OF YEAR $ 13,237 $ 67,567 $ 189,008 $ - $ 1,141 $ 4,165,545 $ 114,487 $ 56,779 $ - $ - $ - $ 4,607,764
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POLICE FEDERAL GRANTS
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN
FUND BALANCE - BUDGET (NON-GAAP BASIS) AND ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
VARIANCE
ORIGINAL FINAL POSITIVE
BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL (NEGATIVE)
REVENUES:
Beginning balance $ - $ - $ 15,137 $ 15,137
Interest earned - - 483 483
Grants received 830,000 830,000 485,955 (344,045)
TOTAL REVENUES & BEGINNING BALANCE 830,000 830,000 501,575 (328,425)
EXPENDITURES:
Program expenses/supplies 404,000 389,000 85,501 (303,499)
Training/Conference/Food/Travel 10,000 25,000 19,089 (5,911)
Audit Fees 1,000 1,000 - (1,000)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 415,000 415,000 104,590 (310,410)
Other financing sources and uses:
Operating transfers - in - - 194,515 194,515
Operating transfers - out (415,000) (415,000) (572,589) (157,589)
BALANCE CARRIED TO NEXT YEAR $ - $ - $ 18,911 $ 18,911
Fund Balance - Working Capital $ 18,911
GAAP Differences
Deferred Revenue - non-spendable (5,674)
Total Fund Balance $ 13,237
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POLICE STATE GRANTS
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN
FUND BALANCE - BUDGET (NON-GAAP BASIS) AND ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
VARIANCE
ORIGINAL FINAL POSITIVE
BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL (NEGATIVE)
REVENUES:
Beginning balance $ - $ - $ 67,567 $ 67,567
Grants received 330,000 405,000 224,282 (180,718)
TOTAL REVENUES & BEGINNING BALANCE 330,000 405,000 291,849 (113,151)
EXPENDITURES:
Program expenses/supplies 265,000 265,000 155,530 (109,470)
Training/Conference/Food/Travel 15,000 90,000 6,942 (83,058)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 280,000 355,000 162,472 (192,528)
Other financing uses:
Operating transfers - out 50,000 50,000 61,810 11,810
BALANCE CARRIED TO NEXT YEAR $ - $ - $ 67,567 $ 67,567
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LIBRARY GRANTS
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN
FUND BALANCE - BUDGET (NON-GAAP BASIS) AND ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
VARIANCE
ORIGINAL FINAL POSITIVE
BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL (NEGATIVE)
REVENUES:
Beginning balance $ - $ 75,510 $ 75,509 $ (1)
Grants received: State 275,000 339,852 336,852 (3,000)
Grants received: Other - 43,309 44,507 1,198
Grants received: Federal 2,700 2,700 2,030 (670)
TOTAL REVENUES & BEGINNING BALANCE 277,700 461,371 458,898 (2,473)
EXPENDITURES:
Program expenditures/supplies (Fed Grant) 2,700 45,675 25,720 (19,955)
Program expenditures/supplies (Other Grant) - 3,334 1,532 (1,802)
Program expenditures/supplies (State Grant) 28,200 55,311 34,160 (21,151)
Office Supplies 23,100 30,000 12,245 (17,755)
Printing/duplicating 15,000 10,000 1,094 (8,906)
Postage 100 100 68 (32)
Books 125,000 162,855 98,424 (64,431)
Furniture/Fixtures 5,000 33,289 12,697 (20,592)
Audio visual supplies 67,700 93,320 72,315 (21,005)
Training/conference/food/travel 3,000 5,000 2,788 (2,212)
Office equipment repairs 1,900 3,355 838 (2,517)
Office equipment lease 2,500 6,000 4,383 (1,617)
Computer software 3,000 6,000 3,606 (2,394)
Computer hardware 500 5,000 20 (4,980)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 277,700 459,239 269,890 (189,349)
BALANCE CARRIED TO NEXT YEAR $ - $ 2,132 $ 189,008 $ 186,876
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MUNICIPAL STREET AID FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN
FUND BALANCE - BUDGET (NON-GAAP BASIS) AND ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
VARIANCE
ORIGINAL FINAL POSITIVE
BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL (NEGATIVE)
REVENUES:
Beginning balance $ 100 $ 100 $ - $ (100)
State Grant - Operations 750,000 792,000 791,633 (367)
Interest Earned - - 716 716
TOTAL REVENUES & BEGINNING BALANCE 750,100 792,100 792,349 249
Other financing uses:
Operating transfers-out (750,000) (792,000) (792,349) (349)
BALANCE CARRIED TO NEXT YEAR $ 100 $ 100 $ - $ (100)
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HOUSING PROGRAMS - CDBG
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN
FUND BALANCE - BUDGET (NON-GAAP BASIS) AND ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
VARIANCE
ORIGINAL FINAL POSITIVE
BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL (NEGATIVE)
REVENUES:
Beginning balance CDBG $ 2,500 $ 2,013 $ 1,141 $ (872)
Federal grant received 332,443 1,021,589 340,502 (681,087)
TOTAL REVENUES & BEGINNING BALANCE 334,943 1,023,602 341,643 (681,959)
EXPENDITURES:
Closing Cost/Down Payment Program 100,000 211,347 146,711 64,636
Dover Interfaith Ministry 61,016 66,690 28,000 38,690
MHDC Emergency Home Repair 40,000 72,911 56,014 16,897
Milford Housing H/O Rehab 25,827 90,568 30,328 60,240
Central DE Housing Collaboration 20,600 20,600 22,253 (1,653)
Cares Act COVID19 - 470,082 12,600 457,482
NCALL Research Demo 30,000 30,000 - 30,000
Administrative Expense 55,000 59,391 44,596 14,795
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 332,443 1,021,589 340,502 681,087
CDBG BALANCE CARRIED TO NEXT YEAR $ 2,500 $ 2,013 $ 1,141 $ 872
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ARPA FUNDING GRANT
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN
UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE - BUDGET (NON-GAAP BASIS) AND ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
VARIANCE
ORIGINAL FINAL POSITIVE
BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL (NEGATIVE)
REVENUES:
Beginning balance $ - $ - $ - $ -
Grants received: Federal 4,309,600 4,309,600 4,309,629 29
Grants received: Federal - - 7,602 7,602
TOTAL REVENUES & BEGINNING BALANCE 4,309,600 4,309,600 4,317,231 7,631
EXPENDITURES:
Program Expense and Supplies - - 14,000 14,000
Program Expense Housing - - 81,275 81,275
Transfer to General Fund 2,500,000 2,500,000 56,411 (2,443,589)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,500,000 2,500,000 151,686 2,348,314
BALANCE CARRIED TO NEXT YEAR $ 1,809,600 $ 1,809,600 $ 4,165,545 $ 2,355,945
CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
STATE OF DELAWARE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION GRANTS
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN
FUND BALANCE - BUDGET (NON-GAAP BASIS) AND ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
VARIANCE
ORIGINAL FINAL POSITIVE
BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL (NEGATIVE)
REVENUES:
Beginning balance $ 312,400 $ 312,400 $ 113,835 $ (198,565)
Grants received: State 483,400 634,300 520,975 (113,325)
Interest earned - - 652 652
TOTAL REVENUES & BEGINNING BALANCE 795,800 946,700 635,462 (311,238)
EXPENDITURES:
Program expenditures grant related 596,500 747,400 520,975 (226,425)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 596,500 747,400 520,975 226,425
BALANCE CARRIED TO NEXT YEAR $ 199,300 $ 199,300 $ 114,487 $ (84,813)
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SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION PROGRAM
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN
FUND BALANCE - BUDGET (NON-GAAP BASIS) AND ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
VARIANCE
ORIGINAL FINAL POSITIVE
BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL (NEGATIVE)
REVENUES:
Beginning balance $ 83,700 $ 108,300 $ 108,290 $ (10)
Grants revenue 28,000 40,000 40,000 -
Recreation revenue 33,000 33,000 25,593 (7,407)
TOTAL REVENUES & BEGINNING BALANCE 144,700 181,300 173,883 (7,417)
EXPENDITURES:
Temporary help/benefits 68,500 68,500 79,157 10,657
Program expenditures/supplies 35,000 35,000 37,947 2,947
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 103,500 103,500 117,104 13,604
BALANCE CARRIED TO NEXT YEAR $ 41,200 $ 77,800 $ 56,779 $ (21,021)
CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
ELECTRONIC RED LIGHT SAFETY PROGRAM
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN
UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE - BUDGET (NON-GAAP BASIS) AND ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
VARIANCE
ORIGINAL FINAL POSITIVE
BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL (NEGATIVE)
REVENUES:
Beginning balance $ 100 $ 100 $ - $ (100)
Grants received: State 400,000 250,000 198,594 (51,406)
TOTAL REVENUES & BEGINNING BALANCE 400,100 250,100 198,594 (51,506)
EXPENDITURES:
Transfer to General Fund 400,000 250,000 198,594 (51,406)
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 400,000 250,000 198,594 51,406
BALANCE CARRIED TO NEXT YEAR $ 100 $ 100 $ - $ (100)
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LODGING TAX FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN
UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE - BUDGET (NON-GAAP BASIS) AND ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
VARIANCE
ORIGINAL FINAL POSITIVE
BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL (NEGATIVE)
REVENUES:
Beginning balance $ - $ - $ - $ -
Lodging Tax Revenue 110,000 300,000 355,742 55,742
TOTAL REVENUES & BEGINNING BALANCE 110,000 300,000 355,742 55,742
EXPENDITURES:
Transfer to General Fund 110,000 300,000 355,742 55,742
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 110,000 300,000 355,742 55,742
BALANCE CARRIED TO NEXT YEAR $ - $ - $ - $ -
CITY OF DOVER, DELAWARE
REALTY TRANSFER TAX FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN
UNRESERVED FUND BALANCE - BUDGET (NON-GAAP BASIS) AND ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
VARIANCE
ORIGINAL FINAL POSITIVE
BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL (NEGATIVE)
REVENUES:
Beginning balance $ - $ - $ - $ -
Realty Transfer Taxes 1,400,000 2,800,000 3,901,105 1,101,105
Interest earned - - 1,065 1,065
TOTAL REVENUES & BEGINNING BALANCE 1,400,000 2,800,000 3,902,170 1,102,170
EXPENDITURES:
Transfer to General Fund 1,400,000 2,800,000 3,902,170 1,102,170
TOTAL EXPENDITURES 1,400,000 2,800,000 3,902,170 (1,102,170)
BALANCE CARRIED TO NEXT YEAR $ - $ - $ - $ -
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FINANCIAL SCHEDULES PROPRIETARY FUND TYPES
ENTERPRISE FUNDS
The following schedules pertaining to the major enterprise funds are not required under GAAP but
are included for public review for budgetary compliance. Accordingly, no reconciliation to the
GAAP financial statements is provided.
ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
The Electric Revenue Fund accounts for all operating activity of the electric utility. This includes
service revenues, investment earnings on operating accounts, direct and indirect operating
expenses, purchased power cost, debt service, and transfers to other funds and the Improvement
and Extension Fund.
The Electric Improvement and Extension Fund is used to account for all capital project and
equipment purchases. The City utilizes revenue and expenditure accounts to record capital
project receipts, transfers from the operating fund, and project costs.
The funds are combined for GAAP reporting purposes with assets capitalized.
WATER FUND
The Water Fund accounts for all operating activity of the Water Utility. This includes service
revenues, investment earnings on operating accounts, direct and indirect operating expenses,
debt service, and transfers to other funds and the Improvement and Extension Fund.
The Water Improvement and Extension Fund is used to account for all capital project and
equipment purchases. The City utilizes revenue and expenditure accounts to record capital
project receipts, transfers from the operating fund, and project costs.
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WASTEWATER FUND
The Wastewater Fund accounts for all operating activity of the Wastewater Utility. This includes
service revenues, investment earnings on operating accounts, direct and indirect operating
expenses, debt service, and transfers to the other funds and the Improvement and Extension Fund.
The Wastewater Improvement and Extension Fund is used to account for all capital project and
equipment purchases. The City utilizes revenue and expenditure accounts to record capital
project receipts, transfers from the operating fund, and project costs.
The funds are combined for GAAP reporting purposes with assets capitalized.
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ELECTRIC REVENUE FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES
BUDGET (NON-GAAP BASIS) AND ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
VARIANCE
ORIGINAL FINAL POSITIVE
BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL (NEGATIVE)
Beginning Balance - Working Capital $ 10,913,400 $ 23,127,100 $ 23,127,120 $ 20
Distribution of Earnings - PCA Credit (5,196,000) (5,196,000) (5,060,675) 135,325
5,717,400 17,931,100 18,066,445 135,345
REVENUES:
Direct base sales 81,960,900 78,921,000 77,465,421 (1,455,579)
Rental income 110,000 65,000 160,678 95,678
Miscellaneous services 538,000 690,700 447,997 (242,703)
Utility tax 1,271,500 1,182,500 1,151,067 (31,433)
Green Energy 127,000 127,000 132,007 5,007
Interest earned - operating 175,000 100,000 144,013 44,013
Transfer from Rate Stabilization 2,800,000 2,800,000 2,800,000 -
Transfer from Other Funds (ERP) 75,000 75,000 75,000 -
Total Revenues 87,057,400 83,961,200 82,376,183 (1,585,017)
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCE & REVENUES $ 92,774,800 $ 101,892,300 $ 100,442,628 $ (1,449,672)
EXPENSES:
Power Supply & Generation
Hedged Energy $ 19,773,200 $ 19,773,200 $ 18,850,887 $ 922,313
Power Supply Management 634,800 634,800 634,800 -
Capacity Charges 13,322,900 13,322,900 12,832,991 489,909
Dover Sun Park Energy 3,237,300 3,237,300 2,939,801 297,499
Solar Renewal Energy Credits 409,600 409,600 369,021 40,579
Renewable Energy Credits 1,300,000 1,500,000 1,440,000 60,000
RGGI 33,700 33,700 - 33,700
PJM Charges - Energy 5,508,400 6,008,400 6,829,498 (821,098)
PJM Charges - Transmission & Fees 6,772,100 7,572,100 9,050,478 (1,478,378)
Total Power Supply 50,992,000 52,492,000 52,947,476 (455,476)
Plant Operations 2,219,500 2,219,500 2,508,740 (289,240)
Generation Fuels 300,200 300,200 256,489 43,711
Capacity Credits (5,411,200) (5,411,200) (4,932,263) (478,937)
PJM Spot Market Energy (366,200) (366,200) (404,321) 38,121
PJM Credits (87,000) (130,500) (520,621) 390,121
Total Generation (3,344,700) (3,388,200) (3,091,976) (296,224)
Utility Tax 1,271,500 1,182,500 1,151,067 31,433
Administration 910,100 916,100 816,356 99,744
Transmission/Distribution 4,127,400 4,114,600 3,936,912 177,688
Electrical Engineering 1,419,600 1,375,400 1,290,351 85,049
Systems Operations 942,200 942,200 760,925 181,275
Meter Reading 389,400 389,400 360,103 29,297
Contractual Services - Power Supply 60,000 60,000 21,866 38,134
Legal Expenses 50,000 50,000 31,115 18,885
Bond Issue Costs 40,000 - - -
Provision for Uncollectible 300,000 300,000 300,000 -
Retirees Health Care 843,500 843,500 843,500 -
Green Energy Grants 127,000 127,000 98,500 28,500
Bank & CC Fees 500,000 500,000 507,102 (7,102)
Interest on Deposits 21,000 21,000 20,813 187
Interfund Service Fees 3,628,500 3,647,400 3,766,783 (119,383)
Other Appropriations:
Electric Capital Project Fund 3,711,100 2,359,000 2,359,000 -
General Fund 11,000,000 11,000,000 11,000,000 -
Debt Service 1,800,000 1,800,000 1,399,443 400,557
Rate Stabilization Fund 2,000,000 - - -
Transfer to Other Reserve - - 33,507 (33,507)
TOTAL EXPENSES 80,788,600 78,731,900 78,552,843 179,057
Budget Balance - Working Capital 11,986,200 23,160,400 21,889,785 1,270,615
TOTAL BUDGET BALANCE & EXPENSES $ 92,774,800 $ 101,892,300 $ 100,442,628 $ 1,449,672
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ELECTRIC IMPROVEMENT AND EXTENSION FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES
BUDGET (NON-GAAP BASIS) AND ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
VARIANCE
ORIGINAL FINAL POSITIVE
BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL (NEGATIVE)
Beginning Balance - Working Capital $ 22,581,700 $ 24,647,300 $ 24,647,349 $ 49
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 22,581,700 24,647,300 24,647,349 49
REVENUES:
Transfer from Electric Operating Fund 3,711,100 2,359,000 2,359,000 -
Transfer from Depreciation Reserve 9,000,000 9,000,000 1,000,096 (7,999,904)
Transfer from Future Capacity Reserve - 2,000,000 - (2,000,000)
Federal Appropriation - 5,000,000 - (5,000,000)
General Service Billing 400,000 650,000 1,084,477 434,477
Miscellaneous Receipts - - 51,736 51,736
Interest Earnings 185,500 85,500 116,797 31,297
Bond Issue Proceeds 8,575,200 - - -
Total Revenues 21,871,800 19,094,500 4,612,106 (14,482,394)
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 44,453,500 $ 43,741,800 $ 29,259,455 $ (14,482,345)
EXPENSES:
Electric Administration $ 1,843,200 $ 910,900 $ 578,364 $ 332,536
Electric Generation 9,070,000 10,198,800 1,389,302 8,809,498
Transmission and Distribution 1,320,800 1,872,900 1,144,669 728,231
Electrical Engineering 8,952,300 9,930,000 1,609,552 8,320,448
ERP System 500,000 1,556,700 98,162 1,458,538
Total Expenses 21,686,300 24,469,300 4,820,049 19,649,251
Budget Balance - Improvement & Extension Fund 22,767,200 19,272,500 24,439,406 (5,166,906)
Total Budget Balances - Working Capital 22,767,200 19,272,500 24,439,406 (5,166,906)
TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 44,453,500 $ 43,741,800 $ 29,259,455 $ 14,482,345
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WATER FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES
BUDGET (NON-GAAP BASIS) AND ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
VARIANCE
ORIGINAL FINAL POSITIVE
BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL (NEGATIVE)
Beginning Balance - Water $ 642,000 $ 1,522,800 $ 1,522,881 $ 81
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 642,000 1,522,800 1,522,881 81
REVENUES:
Water Services 6,353,800 6,100,000 6,144,754 44,754
Miscellaneous service fees 104,600 30,000 105,605 75,605
Water tank space leasing 436,700 408,600 502,821 94,221
Interest - Water 34,000 8,900 16,244 7,344
Water Impact Fees 420,000 160,000 176,669 16,669
Total Revenues 7,349,100 6,707,500 6,946,093 238,593
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 7,991,100 $ 8,230,300 $ 8,468,974 $ 238,674
EXPENSES:
Engineering & Inspection $ 294,400 $ 306,300 $ 296,565 $ 9,735
Water Department 676,300 676,300 675,921 379
Water Treatment Plant 2,370,600 2,293,700 2,127,539 166,161
Interfund Service Fees 964,700 967,600 946,980 20,620
Retirees Health Care 192,000 192,000 192,000 -
Debt Service - Water 762,800 762,800 775,704 (12,904)
Bank & Credit Card Fees 27,000 27,000 22,589 4,411
Transfer To:
Water Improvement and Extension 1,148,600 861,400 861,400 -
General Fund from Water 500,000 500,000 500,000 -
Electric Improvement and Extension 25,000 25,000 25,000 -
Total Expenses 6,961,400 6,612,100 6,423,698 188,402
Budget Balance - Water 1,029,700 1,618,200 2,045,276 (427,076)
Total Budget Balances - Working Capital 1,029,700 1,618,200 2,045,276 (427,076)
TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 7,991,100 $ 8,230,300 $ 8,468,974 $ (238,674)
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WATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES
BUDGET (NON-GAAP BASIS) AND ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
VARIANCE
ORIGINAL FINAL POSITIVE
BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL (NEGATIVE)
Beginning Balance -Water $ 4,896,200 $ 4,763,800 $ 4,763,795 $ (5)
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 4,896,200 4,763,800 4,763,795 (5)
REVENUES:
State Loan Fund - Water - 370,000 370,000 -
Interest earnings 50,000 50,000 63,398 13,398
Income from sale of assets - - 23,360 23,360
Transfer from Operating Fund - Water 1,148,600 861,400 861,400 -
Transfer from Water Impact Fee Reserve 707,700 707,700 47,815 (659,885)
Total Revenues 1,906,300 1,989,100 1,365,973 (623,127)
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 6,802,500 $ 6,752,900 $ 6,129,768 $ (623,132)
EXPENSES:
Water $ 1,729,000 $ 1,933,100 $ 1,787,771 $ 145,329
Water Engineering and Inspection - 200 114 86
Water Treatment Plant 177,300 179,200 27,596 151,604
Total Expenses 1,906,300 2,112,500 1,815,481 297,019
Budget Balance - Water 4,896,200 4,640,400 4,314,287 326,113
Total Budget Balances - Working Capital 4,896,200 4,640,400 4,314,287 326,113
TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 6,802,500 $ 6,752,900 $ 6,129,768 $ 623,132
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WASTEWATER FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES
BUDGET (NON-GAAP BASIS) AND ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
VARIANCE
ORIGINAL FINAL POSITIVE
BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL (NEGATIVE)
Beginning Balance - Wastewater $ 1,672,200 $ 1,169,400 $ 1,169,441 41
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 1,672,200 1,169,400 1,169,441 41
REVENUES:
Wastewater Services 4,709,500 4,153,500 4,349,181 195,681
Wastewater Treatment Services 3,275,100 2,873,000 3,022,590 149,590
Groundwater inflow adjustment 2,023,100 2,023,100 2,013,793 (9,307)
Miscellaneous service fees 200 200 17,683 17,483
State Grant - Wastewater 62,700 50,000 - (50,000)
Interest - Wastewater 20,000 20,000 11,211 (8,789)
Wastewater Impact Fees 380,000 162,700 176,978 14,278
Total Revenues 10,470,600 9,282,500 9,591,436 308,936
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 12,142,800 $ 10,451,900 $ 10,760,877 $ 308,977
EXPENSES:
Engineering & Inspection $ 393,700 $ 393,700 $ 301,738 $ 91,962
Wastewater Department 1,112,500 1,023,500 973,360 50,140
Debt Service - Wastewater 659,900 659,900 620,366 39,534
Retirees Health Care 93,000 93,000 93,000 -
Kent County Treatment Charge 4,302,900 4,302,900 3,852,858 450,042
Interfund Service Fees 733,000 738,600 707,230 31,370
Bank & Credit Card Fees 12,000 12,000 7,658 4,342
Transfer To:
General Fund from Wastewater 500,000 500,000 500,000 -
Wastewater Improvement and Extension 799,200 799,200 799,200 -
Electric Improvement and Extension 25,000 25,000 25,000 -
Wastewater Impact Fee reserves - - 21,757 (21,757)
Total Expenses 8,631,200 8,547,800 7,902,167 645,633
Budget Balance - Wastewater 3,511,600 1,904,100 2,858,710 (954,610)
Total Budget Balances - Working Capital 3,511,600 1,904,100 2,858,710 (954,610)
TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 12,142,800 $ 10,451,900 $ 10,760,877 $ (308,977)
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WASTEWATER IMPROVEMENT & EXTENSION FUND
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES
BUDGET (NON-GAAP BASIS) AND ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
VARIANCE
ORIGINAL FINAL POSITIVE
BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL (NEGATIVE)
Beginning Balance -Wastewater $ 892,700 $ 1,200,800 $ 1,200,837 37
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES 892,700 1,200,800 1,200,837 37
REVENUES:
State Loan Fund - Wastewater - 248,500 248,450 (50)
Transfer from Operating Fund - Wastewater 799,200 799,200 799,200 -
Transfer from Wastewater Impact Fee Reserve 22,000 44,100 44,100 -
Interest earnings 10,000 10,000 27,861 17,861
Total Revenues 831,200 1,101,800 1,119,611 17,811
TOTAL BEGINNING BALANCES & REVENUES $ 1,723,900 $ 2,302,600 $ 2,320,448 $ 17,848
EXPENSES:
Wastewater Engineering $ - $ 200 $ 114 $ 86
Wastewater 831,200 1,513,800 1,197,912 315,888
Total Expenses 831,200 1,514,000 1,198,026 315,974
Budget Balance - Wastewater 892,700 788,600 1,122,422 (333,822)
Total Budget Balances - Working Capital 892,700 788,600 1,122,422 (333,822)
TOTAL BUDGET BALANCES & EXPENSES $ 1,723,900 $ 2,302,600 $ 2,320,448 $ (17,848)
0 0 0 35,696
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FINANCIAL SCHEDULES PROPRIETARY FUND TYPES
INTERNAL SERVICE FUNDS
WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND
The City has created this fund to account for the revenues and expenses related to a self-insured
Workers’ Compensation Fund. The revenues are received from the City's various funds. These
funds contribute to the Workers’ Compensation Fund an amount based on salaries at a pre-
determined assessment rate. Claims paid, reinsurance cost and third-party administrator's fees
are charged to this fund.
Budgetary schedule is included for public review of budgetary compliance.
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WORKERS' COMPENSATION
SCHEDULE OF REVENUES AND EXPENSES
BUDGET (NON-GAAP BASIS) AND ACTUAL
YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
VARIANCE
ORIGINAL FINAL POSITIVE
BUDGET BUDGET ACTUAL (NEGATIVE)
OPERATING REVENUES:
Beginning Balance $ 1,803,600 $ 1,803,600 $ 3,030,388 $ 1,226,788
Interest Earned 28,500 28,500 (54,750) (83,250)
City Contribution 993,500 788,700 979,823 191,123
TOTAL REVENUES $ 2,825,600 $ 2,620,800 $ 3,955,461 $ 1,334,661
OPERATING EXPENSES:
Program Expenses $ 480,000 $ 285,000 $ 155,014 $ 129,986
Contractual Services 25,000 15,000 9,197 5,803
Insurance 145,000 173,700 166,952 6,748
State of Delaware - Self-Insurance Tax 39,000 39,000 26,888 12,112
TOTAL EXPENSES $ 689,000 $ 512,700 $ 358,051 $ 154,649
BUDGET BALANCE - CARRY FORWARD $ 2,136,600 $ 2,108,100 $ 3,597,410 $ (1,489,310)
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FIDUCIARY FUND TYPES
PENSION AND OTHER EMPLOYEE BENEFIT TRUSTS
POLICE PENSION, EMPLOYEE PENSION, AND OTHER POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFIT
(OPEB)
These trust funds account for resources that are required to be held in trust for the members and
beneficiaries of the City’s defined benefit pension plans, defined contribution plan, and other post-
employment benefit plan.
City of Dover, Delaware
Combining Statement of Net Position
Fiduciary Funds
Police Employee OPEB Total Pension and
Pension Pension Trust OPEB Benefit
Trust Trust Fund Trust Funds
Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 1,838,086 $ 6,307,897 $ 3,162,308 $ 11,308,291
Investments at Fair Value - Mutual Funds 12,967,347 41,774,955 45,629,719 100,372,021
Total Assets $ 14,805,433 $ 48,082,852 $ 48,792,027 $ 111,680,312
Liabilities
Vouchers Payable & Deposit Payable 1,687 6,035 449,209 456,931
Total Liabilities 1,687 6,035 449,209 456,931
Net Position
Net Position Restricted for Pensions 14,803,746 48,076,817 62,880,563
Net Position Restricted for Health Benefits 48,342,818 48,342,818
Total Net Position $ 14,803,746 $ 48,076,817 $ 48,342,818 $ 111,223,381
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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Statement of Changes in Net Position
Fiduciary Funds
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
Police Employees' OPEB Pension and Other
Pension Pension Trust Postemployment
Trust Trust Fund Benefit Trust Funds
Additions:
Net Investment Income $ (2,441,617) $ (7,865,542) $ (8,960,325) $ (19,267,484)
City's Contribution-Payroll Based - 3,248,190 757,785 4,005,975
City's Contribution-Lump Sum 615,200 1,234,300 3,284,500 5,134,000
Employee Contribution - 171,257 - 171,257
State Grants 668,521 - - 668,521
Other 3,341 - - 3,341
Total Additions (1,154,555) (3,211,795) (4,918,040) (9,284,390)
Deductions:
Benefit Payments 1,517,334 4,561,451 2,902,867 8,981,652
General Administration 11,987 51,795 7,500 71,282
Total Deductions 1,529,321 4,613,246 2,910,367 9,052,934
Change in Net Position (2,683,876) (7,825,041) (7,828,407) (18,337,324)
Net Position - Beginning 17,487,622 55,901,858 56,171,225 129,560,705
Net Position - Ending $ 14,803,746 $ 48,076,817 $ 48,342,818 $ 111,223,381
The notes to financial statements are an integral part of this statement.
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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FIDUCIARY FUND TYPES
CUSTODIAL
FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION COMMITTEE
The Fourth of July Celebration Committee is designed to provide recreation enjoyment and
educational events commemorating the birth of our nation.
DOVER DAYS CELEBRATION COMMITTEE
The Dover Days Celebration Committee was established to fund the annual Old Dover Days
Festival; one of Delaware’s largest and longest-running free events dedicated to promoting our
state’s heritage and culture.
DOVER STRONG
The Dover Strong Fund was formed to widen eligibility for charitable contributions and grants to
benefit the City of Dover and its parks, grounds, beautification efforts, education, the arts, and
community development.
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City of Dover, Delaware
Combining Statement of Net Position
Custodial Funds
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
4th of July Dover Day's Total Custodial
Celebration Celebration Dover Strong Funds
Assets
Cash and Cash Equivalents $ 3,574 $ 15,859 $ 9,825 $ 29,258
Prepaid Expenses 25,000 - - 25,000
Total Assets 28,574 15,859 9,825 54,258
Net Position
Net Position Restricted for
Other Organizations 28,574 15,859 9,825 54,258
Total Net Position $ 28,574 $ 15,859 $ 9,825 $ 54,258
City of Dover, Delaware
Combining Statement of Changes in Net Position
Custodial Funds
For the Year Ended June 30, 2022
4th of July Dover Day's Total Custodial
Celebration Celebration Dover Strong Funds
Additions:
Gifts/Donations $ 22,390 $ 14,250 $ 7,500 $ 44,140
General Fund Contributions - - 6,000 6,000
Interest Income 23 - - 23
Total Additions 22,413 14,250 13,500 50,163
Deductions:
Supplies/Materials 209 4,038 1,175 5,422
Bank Fees 199 - - 199
Contractual Services 19,020 19,450 - 38,470
Transfer to Governmental
Capital Project Fund - - 2,500 2,500
Total Deductions 19,428 23,488 3,675 46,591
Change in Net Position 2,985 (9,238) 9,825 3,572
Net Position - Beginning 25,589 25,097 - 50,686
Net Position - Ending $ 28,574 $ 15,859 $ 9,825 $ 54,258
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STATISTICAL SECTION
This section of the City of Dover’s
Annual Comprehensive Financial Report
represents detailed information as a context for
understanding what the statements, note disclosures, and
required supplementary information says about the
Government’s overall financial health.
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STATISTICAL SECTION
This part of the City of Dover’s comprehensive annual financial report presents detailed
information as a context for understanding what the information in the financial statements, note
disclosures, and required supplementary information says about the government’s overall
financial health.
FINANCIAL TRENDS
These schedules contain trend information to help the reader understand how the City’s financial
performance and well-being have changed over time.
REVENUE CAPACITY
These schedules contain information to help the reader assess the City’s most significant local
revenue source, property tax.
DEBT CAPACITY
These schedules present information to help the reader assess the affordability of the City’s
current levels of outstanding debt and the City’s ability to issue additional debt in the future.
DEMOGRAPHIC AND ECONOMIC INFORMATION
These schedules offer demographic and economic indicators to help the reader understand the
environment within which the City’s financial activities take place.
OPERATING INFORMATION
These schedules contain service and infrastructure data to help the reader understand how the
information in the City’s financial report relates to the services the City provides and the activities
it performs.
Sources: Unless otherwise noted, the information in these schedules is derived from the annual
comprehensive financial reports for the relevant year.
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Table 1
City of Dover, Delaware
Net Position by Component
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(Accrual basis of accounting)
Fiscal Year
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Governmental Activities
Net investment in capital assets $ 52,211,316 $ 52,937,055 $ 56,266,299 $ 54,309,740 $ 53,239,906 $ 54,350,984 $ 54,325,174 $ 51,485,408 $ 50,738,483 $ 49,577,021
Restricted 4,675,182 431,347 346,826 342,285 961,101 306,474 932,728 556,553 612,054 721,682
Unrestricted 6,821,368 (8,310,569) (23,727,242) (29,348,340) (36,772,282) (44,105,399) (22,214,284) (27,947,709) (7,142,570) (4,791,553)
Total governmental activities net position 63,707,866 45,057,833 32,885,883 25,303,685 17,428,725 10,552,059 33,043,618 24,094,252 44,207,967 45,507,150
Business-type activities
Net investment in capital assets 102,312,686 101,595,410 104,913,375 109,497,296 111,894,357 110,779,002 110,647,045 108,565,514 101,670,949 100,079,972
Restricted 70,355,786 74,090,261 70,998,294 54,353,211 46,693,086 44,176,110 37,026,527 36,751,850 36,123,755 34,665,736
Unrestricted 31,213,588 30,298,138 20,778,570 17,850,066 22,683,806 21,086,446 26,876,166 21,732,221 36,098,998 39,534,763
Total business-type activities net position 203,882,060 205,983,809 196,690,239 181,700,573 181,271,249 176,041,558 174,549,738 167,049,585 173,893,702 174,280,471
Primary government
Net investment in capital assets 154,524,002 154,532,465 161,179,674 163,807,036 165,134,263 165,129,986 164,972,219 160,050,922 152,409,432 149,656,993
Restricted 75,030,968 74,521,608 71,345,120 54,695,496 47,654,187 44,482,584 37,959,255 37,308,403 36,735,809 35,387,418
Unrestricted 38,034,956 21,987,569 (2,948,672) (11,498,274) (14,088,476) (23,018,953) 4,661,882 (6,215,488) 28,956,428 34,743,210
Total primary government net position $ 267,589,926 $ 251,041,642 $ 229,576,122 $ 207,004,258 $ 198,699,974 $ 186,593,617 $ 207,593,356 $ 191,143,837 $ 218,101,669 $ 219,787,621
NOTE
The fiscal years prior to 2015 show fund balances as they were reported prior to GASB No. 68.
The Change in Net Position for fiscal 2017 includes a prior period adjustment for the OPEB Liability associated with GASB No. 74 & 75.
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Table 2
City of Dover, Delaware
Changes in Net Position
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(Accrual basis of accounting)
Fiscal Year
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Expenses
Governmental activities:
General government $ 3,957,743 $ 3,620,325 $ 4,190,000 $ 3,296,331 $ 3,443,595 $ 3,456,943 $ 4,648,999 $ 3,374,955 $ 1,288,977 $ 1,474,045
Public safety 15,419,359 15,074,030 19,670,023 17,597,828 17,441,023 14,947,553 19,919,050 21,336,042 19,219,986 17,989,463
Public works 8,110,459 7,981,115 4,464,952 6,183,329 7,736,355 6,942,760 7,381,557 3,848,402 6,594,829 6,099,484
Library and recreation 3,313,073 2,613,161 3,736,306 3,211,586 3,106,031 2,866,441 2,183,802 3,079,426 2,942,800 2,313,048
Community and economic development 607,606 1,023,086 531,306 461,983 513,857 449,356 551,879 444,474 676,554 939,966
Central services 457,123 641,781 626,259 521,020 589,846 473,498 483,426 443,072 512,586 454,816
Financial administration 817,314 911,780 886,495 894,670 964,051 746,714 1,249,012 1,247,976 1,368,048 1,122,830
Other post-employment benefits - - - - - - - - 3,348,267 5,119,778
Interest on long-term debt 185,468 180,781 132,711 178,514 129,723 118,275 118,565 174,912 122,812 114,785
Total governmental activities expenses 32,868,145 32,046,059 34,238,052 32,345,262 33,924,481 30,001,540 36,536,290 33,949,259 36,074,859 35,628,215
Business-type activities
Water 5,269,522 4,354,130 4,872,473
12,604,448 11,728,740 11,416,394 11,925,299 11,322,958 11,397,992 10,905,358
Wastewater 7,398,502 8,183,518 7,326,224
Electric 71,680,359 63,109,318 64,054,118 68,459,581 72,553,319 62,992,850 61,054,151 67,562,077 74,481,048 74,595,585
Total business-type activities 84,348,383 75,646,966 71,380,342 81,064,029 84,282,059 74,409,244 72,979,450 78,885,035 85,879,040 85,500,943
Total primary government expenses 117,216,528 107,693,025 105,618,394 113,409,291 118,206,540 104,410,784 109,515,740 112,834,294 121,953,899 121,129,158
Program Revenues
Governmental activities:
Charges for services:
General government 3,087,530 2,607,533 2,571,127 2,520,022 2,456,576 2,362,123 2,336,389 2,116,233 2,137,574 2,463,437
Public safety 4,232,464 3,822,417 3,636,312 4,510,464 5,367,450 5,171,989 4,920,783 4,558,200 4,676,162 4,240,847
Public works 3,575,614 3,125,135 3,080,960 3,068,399 3,714,187 2,514,645 2,527,478 2,578,892 2,595,648 2,624,877
Library and recreation 414,787 146,402 457,674 612,737 640,061 602,873 667,996 696,179 699,622 656,001
Operating grants and contributions 8,337,088 3,453,829 3,587,007 2,441,900 2,190,146 2,025,522 2,759,367 2,298,936 2,159,616 2,914,696
Capital grants and contributions 619,475 191,367 571,817 372,136 344,561 360,538 675,784 166,379 1,226,559 2,107,444
Total governmental activities program revenues 20,266,958 13,346,683 13,904,897 13,525,658 14,712,981 13,037,690 13,887,797 12,414,819 13,495,181 15,007,302
(Continued)
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Fiscal Year
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Program Revenues
Business-type activities:
Charges for services:
Water * 7,086,239 6,693,676 6,152,724
16,017,306 16,319,193 16,054,096 14,976,213 14,875,806 13,268,213 13,387,706
Wastewater * 9,783,269 9,507,205 8,754,314
Electric 80,782,417 79,820,816 81,488,206 83,709,415 83,883,757 83,655,870 80,695,910 79,802,674 79,489,192 90,685,693
Capital contributions - - 1,409,145 - - 1,201,963 44,955 1,516,932 401,947 -
Total business-type activities program revenues 97,651,925 96,021,697 91,651,665 99,726,721 100,202,950 100,911,929 95,717,078 96,195,412 93,159,352 104,073,399
Total primary government program revenues 117,918,883 109,368,380 105,556,562 113,252,379 114,915,931 113,949,619 109,604,875 108,610,231 106,654,533 119,080,701
Net (expense)/revenue:
Governmental activities (12,601,187) (18,699,376) (20,333,155) (18,819,604) (19,211,500) (16,963,850) (22,648,493) (21,534,440) (22,579,678) (20,620,913)
Business-type activities 13,303,542 20,374,731 21,551,574 18,662,692 15,920,891 26,502,685 22,737,628 17,310,377 7,280,312 18,572,456
Total primary government net revenue (expense) 702,355 1,675,355 1,218,419 (156,912) (3,290,609) 9,538,835 89,135 (4,224,063) (15,299,366) (2,048,457)
General Revenues and Other Changes in Net Position
Governmental activities:
Property taxes 15,370,628 14,892,966 14,796,554 13,448,025 13,065,098 12,895,597 12,846,774 11,176,763 11,094,479 11,126,395
Transfer taxes 4,256,847 4,962,557 1,825,438 1,637,194 2,022,165 1,634,707 2,191,915 1,713,505 1,543,626 1,107,686
Investment earnings (351,255) 15,803 551,771 809,345 100,903 132,228 263,667 92,479 142,390 36,793
Transfers 11,975,000 11,000,000 10,741,590 10,800,000 10,900,000 10,875,000 16,295,503 10,500,000 8,500,000 10,491,718
Total governmental activities 31,251,220 30,871,326 27,915,353 26,694,564 26,088,166 25,537,532 31,597,859 23,482,747 21,280,495 22,762,592
Business-type activities:
Investment earnings (3,430,291) 399,058 4,179,682 3,752,939 208,800 379,160 1,058,028 544,624 832,919 112,402
Loss on Sale of Assets - (480,219) - - - - - - - -
Transfers (11,975,000) (11,000,000) (10,741,590) (10,800,000) (10,900,000) (10,875,000) (16,295,503) (10,500,000) (8,500,000) (10,491,718)
Prior Period Adj. Net Pension Liability - - -
Total business-type activities (15,405,291) (11,081,161) (6,561,908) (7,047,061) (10,691,200) (10,495,840) (15,237,475) (9,955,376) (7,667,081) (10,379,316)
Total primary government 15,845,929 19,790,165 21,353,445 19,647,503 15,396,966 15,041,692 16,360,384 13,527,371 13,613,414 12,383,276
Change in Net Position
Government activities 18,650,033 12,171,950 7,582,198 7,874,960 6,876,666 8,573,682 8,949,366 1,948,307 (1,299,183) 2,141,679
Business-type activities (2,101,749) 9,293,570 14,989,666 11,615,631 5,229,691 16,006,845 7,500,153 7,355,001 (386,769) 8,193,140
Total primary government $ 16,548,284 $ 21,465,520 $ 22,571,864 $ 19,490,591 $ 12,106,357 $ 24,580,527 $ 16,449,519 $ 9,303,308 $ (1,685,952) $ 10,334,819
NOTE
The Change in Net Position for fiscal 2015 includes a prior period adjustment for the Net Pension Liability associated with GASB No. 68.
The Change in Net Position for fiscal 2017 includes a prior period adjustment for the OPEB Liability associated with GASB No. 74 & 75.
* In FY20, management began reporting the Water and Wastewater funds separately.
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Table 3
City of Dover, Delaware
Fund Balances of Governmental Funds
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(Modified accrual basis of accounting)
Fiscal Year
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
General fund
Non-spendable $ 375,393 $ 117,139 $ 212,467 $ 234,974 $ 259,258 $ 187,294 $ 195,134 $ 202,620 $ 207,884 $ 227,457
Restricted 67,418 53,896 38,989 27,070 10,572 7,979 173,769 127,706 129,476 131,237
Committed 2,163,317 2,111,592 2,145,574 1,047,987 1,111,182 2,441,641 1,059,197 1,041,130 723,300 936,899
Assigned 7,809,060 6,540,786 4,823,060 4,320,615 2,865,373 1,956,061 2,735,602 3,839,571 3,163,431 3,519,012
Unassigned 12,587,231 10,316,753 6,383,591 7,118,240 7,722,505 5,528,605 4,995,522 3,991,442 3,435,079 3,391,714
Total general fund 23,002,419 19,140,166 13,603,681 12,748,886 11,968,890 10,121,580 9,159,224 9,202,469 7,659,170 8,206,319
All other governmental funds
Special revenue funds
Non-spendable 4,692 - - - 9,990 3,993 350 181 2,447 -
Restricted 4,603,072 377,451 307,837 315,215 950,529 298,495 758,959 428,847 482,578 590,445
Assigned - - - - - - - - - 123,349
Total all other governmental funds 4,607,764 377,451 307,837 315,215 960,519 302,488 759,309 429,028 485,025 713,794
Total fund balances $ 27,610,183 $ 19,517,617 $ 13,911,518 $ 13,064,101 $ 12,929,409 $ 10,424,068 $ 9,918,533 $ 9,631,497 $ 8,144,195 $ 8,920,113
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Table 4
City of Dover, Delaware
Changes in Fund Balances of Governmental Funds
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(Modified accrual basis of accounting)
Fiscal Year
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Revenues
Fines $ 706,674 $ 709,808 $ 901,197 $ 1,020,920 $ 1,121,135 $ 1,142,722 $ 1,128,211 $ 1,161,876 $ 1,011,156 $ 912,004
Library revenue 260,589 78,996 329,501 410,154 392,108 380,561 419,677 480,823 498,553 471,065
Licenses and permits 3,100,889 2,906,024 2,554,826 2,866,796 3,786,167 3,548,401 3,525,992 2,893,990 2,952,015 2,548,913
Sanitation fees and rebates 3,371,689 3,125,135 3,080,960 3,068,399 3,133,360 2,514,645 2,527,478 2,578,892 2,595,648 2,624,877
Recreation 25,593 20,915 43,203 61,147 87,125 53,301 65,145 66,038 49,144 40,446
Miscellaneous services 1,882,688 871,521 1,319,371 1,672,401 2,210,980 1,679,390 1,874,534 1,650,153 1,831,683 2,470,200
Taxes 19,545,617 19,702,590 16,584,028 15,103,449 15,125,329 14,564,304 15,085,481 12,930,532 12,655,035 12,333,520
Grants 8,956,563 3,645,196 4,307,401 2,814,036 2,534,707 2,386,060 3,449,238 2,489,239 3,416,319 5,119,089
Court of chancery fees 2,095,840 1,834,620 1,602,360 1,588,140 1,496,520 1,343,020 1,239,300 1,118,680 1,034,460 917,700
Investment income (296,506) 7,794 475,051 730,797 93,751 123,234 234,885 77,769 122,490 45,198
Total revenues 39,649,636 32,902,599 31,197,898 29,336,239 29,981,182 27,735,638 29,549,941 25,447,992 26,166,503 27,483,012
Expenditures
General government 1,749,343 1,937,056 1,770,930 1,760,851 1,710,100 2,026,568 2,116,749 1,425,786 1,271,523 1,107,122
Library services 1,993,407 1,857,652 2,108,269 1,971,773 1,981,201 1,926,561 1,720,021 1,675,989 1,697,982 5,514,217
Public safety 23,105,606 21,854,945 22,423,765 22,558,701 21,018,381 21,248,561 21,240,506 20,218,519 19,130,832 18,048,642
Public works 4,090,308 2,978,829 3,064,579 2,855,382 1,918,473 2,119,186 2,146,917 1,708,658 2,572,965 1,758,405
Recreational services 1,157,441 1,126,313 1,754,771 1,087,393 821,613 733,961 783,976 865,938 683,363 651,341
Streets and sanitation services 3,762,686 3,616,943 3,979,021 4,458,329 4,637,145 4,275,648 6,081,813 6,574,262 4,634,091 2,990,430
Engineering services 191,358 204,843 209,197 266,332 263,930 219,198 166,579 26,996 - -
Financial administration 783,575 791,540 815,956 754,400 762,860 764,622 919,086 979,112 1,002,539 909,877
Garage and stores 853,904 771,974 742,353 492,111 499,289 501,559 465,843 419,597 415,593 431,542
Insurance 388,361 343,044 376,584 276,689 302,258 295,923 280,901 278,682 272,895 241,395
Retiree health care lump sum 2,156,000 2,045,400 1,894,900 1,894,900 2,063,000 2,039,700 1,567,700 1,636,500 1,636,500 1,620,600
Employee pension unfunded liability 1,234,300 - - - 619,000 - 594,300 543,000 121,000 1,693,500
Street lights 826,038 815,961 807,794 805,185 803,924 811,992 804,246 775,197 774,533 878,760
Community and economic development 607,606 1,023,086 531,306 461,983 513,857 449,356 551,879 444,474 676,554 939,966
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Fiscal Year
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Expenditures
Debt service
Principal $ 487,315 $ 335,760 $ 328,716 $ 322,745 $ 332,355 $ 573,497 $ 553,824 $ 848,069 $ 429,239 $ 296,003
Interest 144,822 156,154 135,352 34,773 128,455 118,771 118,565 114,243 122,812 73,071
Other charges (issuance of debt) - - - - - - - 60,668 - 1,029
Total expenditures 43,532,070 39,859,500 40,943,493 40,001,547 38,375,841 38,105,103 40,112,905 38,595,690 35,442,421 37,155,900
Excess of revenues
over(under) expenditures (3,882,434) (6,956,901) (9,745,595) (10,665,308) (8,394,659) (10,369,465) (10,562,964) (13,147,698) (9,275,918) (9,672,888)
Other financing sources (uses)
Bond proceeds - 1,563,000 - 5,700,000 - - - 4,135,000 - 2,648,500
Transfers in 17,939,665 17,257,640 14,277,336 13,953,381 14,220,407 13,885,445 14,339,821 13,500,366 11,458,445 12,666,208
Transfers out (5,964,665) (6,257,640) (3,535,746) (3,153,381) (3,320,407) (3,010,445) (3,489,821) (3,000,366) (2,958,445) (2,174,490)
Payments to refunded bond escrow agent - - - (5,700,000) - - - - - -
Total other financing sources (uses) 11,975,000 12,563,000 10,741,590 10,800,000 10,900,000 10,875,000 10,850,000 14,635,000 8,500,000 13,140,218
Net change in fund balances $ 8,092,566 $ 5,606,099 $ 995,995 $ 134,692 $ 2,505,341 $ 505,535 $ 287,036 $ 1,487,302 $ (775,918) $ 3,467,330
Debt service as a percentage of
noncapital expenditures 1.57% 1.30% 1.34% 0.99% 0.94% 1.30% 2.14% 2.06% 2.76% 1.81%
Capital outlay included in total
expenditures (1) $ 3,324,372 $ 1,959,010 $ 6,190,215 $ 3,993,940 $ 2,066,950 $ 2,973,131 $ 5,753,588 $ 7,500,186 $ 3,777,578 $ 4,872,122
NOTES
(1) Capital outlay has been included in functional expenditures. Debt service as a percentage of non-capital expenditures excludes capital outlay expenditures.
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Table 5
City of Dover, Delaware
Governmental Activities Tax Revenues by Source
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(accrual basis of accounting)
Fiscal Property Transfer
Year Tax Tax Total
2022 $ 15,288,770 $ 4,256,847 $ 19,545,617
2021 14,740,033 4,962,557 19,702,590
2020 14,758,590 1,825,438 16,584,028
2019 13,448,025 1,637,194 15,085,219
2018 13,065,098 2,022,165 15,087,263
2017 12,895,597 1,634,707 14,530,304
2016 12,846,772 2,191,915 15,038,687
2015 11,176,763 1,713,788 12,890,551
2014 11,094,479 1,543,626 12,638,105
2013 11,126,395 1,107,686 12,234,081
NOTES
1. Property Tax rate of $.4150 per $100 of 100% assessed value
(See Table 6 for tax rates). Revenues include payments in
lieu of taxes, farm land roll back and penalties.
2. Transfer Taxes equal 1.5% of the real property sales value.
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Table 6
City of Dover, Delaware
Assessed and Estimated Actual Value
of Taxable Property
Last Ten Fiscal Years
REAL PROPERTY
Ratio of Direct
Less: Total Taxable Tax
Fiscal Total Assessed Exempt Total Taxable Estimated Value to Total Rate
Year Value Properties Assessed Value Actual Value Assessed Value Per $100
2022 $ 4,968,509,765 $ 1,383,980,400 $ 3,584,529,365 $ 4,968,509,765 72.14% 0.4150
2021 4,964,063,500 1,383,980,400 3,580,083,100 4,964,063,500 72.12% 0.4050
2020 4,617,529,500 1,343,536,900 3,273,992,600 4,617,529,500 70.90% 0.4400
2019 4,600,542,300 1,342,452,800 3,258,089,500 4,600,542,300 70.82% 0.4050
2018 4,553,536,100 1,338,792,000 3,214,744,100 4,553,536,100 70.60% 0.4050
2017 4,493,113,000 1,336,802,000 3,156,311,000 4,493,113,000 70.25% 0.4050
2016 4,443,188,600 1,335,276,500 3,107,912,100 4,443,188,600 69.95% 0.4050
2015 4,584,108,050 1,376,954,490 3,207,153,560 4,584,108,050 69.96% 0.3378
2014 4,525,547,960 1,365,654,100 3,159,893,860 4,525,547,960 69.82% 0.3378
2013 4,510,303,860 1,328,807,500 3,181,496,360 4,510,303,860 70.54% 0.3378
Source: Tax Assessor's Office, City of Dover.
NOTES
1. There is no tax on personal properties. Therefore, no figures are presented.
2. In 2015, the City property values were reassessed, effective for tax year 2016. The tax rate was increased
from $ .3378 to $ .4050 per $100. Had the tax rate been rolled back to a revenue neutral rate, the rate
would have been $ .3499 per $100. The revised rate represents a $ .0672 increase.
3. In 2020, the City property tax rate was increased from $0.4050 to $0.4400 per $100. The revised rate
represents a $0.0350 increase.
4. In 2021, the City property tax rate was decreased from $0.4400 to $0.4050 per $100. The revised rate
represents a $0.0350 decrease.
5. In 2022, the City property tax rate was increased from $0.4050 to $0.4150 per $100. The revised rate
represents a $0.01 increase.
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Table 7
City of Dover, Delaware
Property Tax Rates - All Direct and Overlapping
Governments with the Capital School District
NOTES
NOTES (Per $100 of Assessed Value)
1. Section Last Ten Fiscal Years
1. Section 48 48 of
of the
the City
City of
of
Dover
Dover charter
charter provides
provides that
that
the
the amount
amount ofof money
money toto be
be
raised
raised through
through property
property
taxes
taxes shall
shall not
not exceed
exceed 2%
2% of of
the
the total
total taxable
taxable assessment.
assessment. Direct Overlapping
City Capital Vo-Tech Total
2.
2. Kent
Kent County
County Property
Property tax
tax
rates reflect Fiscal of Kent School School Direct &
rates reflect the
the 1987
1987 Year Dover County District District Overlapping
reappraisal
reappraisal of
of properties
properties inin
Kent
Kent County.
County.
2022 0.4150 0.3000 2.2841 0.1571 3.1562
3.
3. In
In 2015,
2015, the
the City
City property
property 2021 0.4050 0.3000 2.2841 0.1571 3.1462
values
values were
were reassessed,
reassessed, 2020 0.4400 0.3000 2.1897 0.1578 3.0875
effective
effective for
for tax
tax year
year 2016.
2016. 2019 0.4050 0.3000 1.8307 0.1541 2.6898
Tax
Tax raterate increased
increased to to 2018 0.4050 0.3000 1.7942 0.1522 2.6514
$.4050.
$.4050. 2017 0.4050 0.3000 1.8065 0.1484 2.6599
4. 2016 0.4050 0.3000 1.8115 0.1415 2.6580
4. In
In 2020,
2020, the
the City
City Tax
Tax rate
rate
increased 2015 0.3378 0.3000 1.8215 0.1372 2.5965
increased to
to $.4400.
$.4400.
2014 0.3378 0.3000 1.8500 0.1372 2.6250
5.
5. In
In 2021,
2021, the
the City
City Tax
Tax rate
rate 2013 0.3378 0.3000 1.9090 0.1372 2.6840
decreased
decreased to
to $.4050.
$.4050.
6. In 2022, the City Tax rate Sources: Tax Assessor's Office - City
increased to $.4150 Receiver of Taxes Office - Kent County
Property Tax Rates - FY 2022
All Direct & Overlapping Governments
Vo-Tech School
5%
City of Dover
13%
Kent County
10%
Capital School
72%
City of Dover Kent County Capital School Vo-Tech School
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Table 8
Principal Tax Payers
Current Year and Nine Years Ago
PERCENTAGE PERCENTAGE
OF TOTAL OF TOTAL
2022 TAXABLE 2013 TAXABLE
ASSESSED ASSESSED ASSESSED ASSESSED
TAX PAYERS VALUATION RANK VALUATION VALUATION RANK VALUATION
GLP Capital LP* $82,417,900 1 1.66% $82,025,600 1 2.59%
Dover Mall LP/Dover Commons 61,564,100 2 1.24% 80,921,800 2 2.55%
Dover International Speedway Inc* 60,506,200 3 1.22% 64,822,000 1 2.05%
Blue Hen Apt LLC 35,842,700 4 0.72% - - -
Leander Lakes LLC 24,571,900 5 0.49% - - -
Medcore Realty Eden Hill LLC 24,018,100 6 0.48% 27,270,100 3 0.86%
Kraft-General Foods Corp. 23,505,400 7 0.47% 19,565,300 5 0.62%
CW Dover LLC 21,140,300 8 0.43% 25,035,100 4 0.79%
Onix Dover LLC 16,860,500 9 0.34% - - -
GM Country Club LLC 15,946,800 10 0.32% 13,176,500 8 0.42%
Millers Dover Downs - - - 13,463,600 7 0.42%
Dover Bay Court Plaza - - - 14,400,000 6 0.45%
McKee Road Business Park LLC - - - 12,774,400 9 0.40%
Multi-Residential -M LLC - - - 12,396,200 10 0.39%
Source: Tax Assessor's Office, City of Dover $366,373,900
Total taxable assessed valuation for current year is $ 4,964,063,500
Total taxable assessed valuation for ten years ago is $ 3,169,307,760
*In 2012, Dover Downs race track and hotel properties were reported as one entity, in 2021 they are reported separately.
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Table 9
City of Dover, Delaware
Property Tax Levies and Collections
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Total Collected Within Collection Collected in Total Collection
Fiscal Tax the Fiscal Year as Percentage Subsequent Collections as Percentage
Year Levy of the Levy of Levy Years to Date of Levy
2022 $ 14,646,665 $ 14,655,663 100.1% $ - $ 14,655,663 100.1%
2021 14,286,063 14,248,670 99.7% 48,162 14,296,832 100.1%
2020 14,136,787 13,799,173 97.6% 26,836 13,826,009 97.8%
2019 12,887,417 12,870,997 99.9% 18,713 12,887,417 100.0%
2018 12,669,581 12,628,024 99.7% 39,607 12,666,665 100.0%
2017 12,478,630 12,401,338 99.4% 78,577 12,478,630 100.0%
2016 12,437,857 12,204,948 98.1% 232,909 12,437,857 100.0%
2015 10,737,703 10,612,272 98.8% 125,431 10,737,703 100.0%
2014 10,696,886 10,493,954 98.1% 202,932 10,696,886 100.0%
2013 10,594,623 10,398,888 98.2% 195,735 10,594,623 100.0%
Source: City of Dover Assessor & Customer Service Reports.
Property Taxes Levied
Last Ten Fiscal Years
$17
$15
Millions
$13
$11
$9
$7
$5
$3
$1
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
NOTES
1. Section 48 of the City of Dover charter provides that the maximum budget to be raised through
property taxes shall not exceed 2% of the total taxable assessment.
2. Total Tax Levy represents the annual tax billings, quarterly billings, penalties, and adjustments
from tax appeals.
3. The table excludes payments in lieu of taxes and farm land roll back taxes.
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Table 10
City of Dover, Delaware
Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Governmental
Activities Business-type Activities
General Water Wastewater Electric Total Percentage
Fiscal Obligation Revenue Revenue Revenue Primary of Personal Per
Year Bonds Bonds Bonds Bonds Government Income Capita Population
2022 $ 6,111,209 $ 7,197,300 $ 5,998,554 $ 14,352,305 $ 33,659,368 3.2% 852 39,491
2021 6,598,524 7,772,675 6,228,637 15,254,787 35,854,623 3.7% 933 38,412
2020 5,371,284 8,334,270 6,001,858 16,115,093 35,822,505 2.8% 934 38,349
2019 5,700,000 7,305,318 5,892,377 16,854,752 35,752,447 3.8% 916 37,790
2018 5,877,013 5,690,715 5,621,684 17,890,000 35,079,412 4.1% 921 38,422
2017 6,209,368 6,078,504 6,032,584 18,620,000 36,940,456 4.3% 978 37,686
2016 6,782,865 6,455,126 6,433,665 19,315,000 38,986,656 4.6% 1,041 37,941
2015 7,336,689 6,824,206 6,826,581 21,680,000 42,667,476 5.4% 1,137 37,560
2014 4,049,758 6,571,627 7,840,720 23,940,000 42,402,105 5.4% 1,130 37,540
2013 4,478,997 4,335,713 6,591,004 26,110,000 41,515,714 5.1% 1,138 36,492
Source: City of Dover Financial Records
Population Source: City Count
Beginning in FY19, Electric Revenue Bonds includes a premium of $1,154,752.
Fiscal Year 2020 Electric Revenue Bonds includes a premium of $1,065,093.
Fiscal Year 2021 Electric Revenue Bonds includes a premium of $989,787.
Fiscal Year 2022 Electric Revenue Bonds includes a premium of $907,305.
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Table 11
Ratio of Net General Obligation Bonded Debt
To Assessed Value and Net Bonded Debt Per Capita
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Ratio
of Net Net
Net Bonded Bonded
Taxable Gross Net Debt To Debt
Fiscal Assessed Bonded Bonded Assessed Per
Year Population Value Debt Debt Value Capita
2022 39,491 $3,584,529,365 $ 6,111,209 $ 6,111,209 0.17% 154.75
2021 38,412 3,580,083,100 6,598,524 6,598,524 0.18% 171.78
2020 38,349 3,273,992,600 5,371,284 5,371,284 0.16% 140.06
2019 37,790 3,258,089,500 5,700,000 5,700,000 0.17% 150.83
2018 38,422 3,214,744,100 5,877,013 5,877,013 0.18% 154.24
2017 37,686 3,156,311,000 5,877,013 5,877,013 0.19% 154.24
2016 37,941 3,107,912,100 6,782,865 6,782,865 0.22% 179.51
2015 37,560 3,207,153,560 7,336,689 7,336,689 0.23% 195.03
2014 37,540 3,159,893,860 4,049,758 4,049,758 0.13% 107.88
2013 36,492 3,181,496,360 4,478,997 4,478,997 0.14% 121.97
Source: City of Dover Financial Records, Tax Assessor’s Office and Delaware Population Consortium Annual
Population Projections (City Count).
NOTES
1. This table includes all long-term general obligation bonded debt only. The Enterprise Funds have
no general obligation debt.
2. Assessed value reflects the net billable tax base and does not include the exempt value,
exemption for Senior Citizens and exemption for disability.
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Table 12
City of Dover, Delaware
Ratio of Annual Debt Service Expenditures for
General Bonded Debt to Total General Expenditures
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Ratio of
Debt Service
Total Total to Total
Fiscal Debt General General
Year Principal Interest Service Expenditures(1) Expenditures
2022 $ 487,315 $ 144,822 $ 632,137 $ 49,604,484 1.27%
2021 335,760 130,128 465,888 46,433,359 1.00%
2020 328,716 134,852 463,568 49,048,464 0.95%
2019 322,745 132,829 455,574 46,907,709 0.97%
2018 332,355 128,455 460,810 44,049,712 1.05%
2017 573,497 118,771 692,268 44,378,544 1.56%
2016 553,824 118,565 672,389 46,477,667 1.45%
2015 848,069 114,243 962,312 45,484,211 2.12%
2014 429,239 122,812 552,051 39,646,120 1.39%
2013 296,003 73,071 369,074 40,517,512 0.91%
Source: City of Dover Financial Records.
NOTES
1. The General Expenditures include all operating items, capital items and debt service.
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Table 13
City of Dover, Delaware
Computation of Direct and Overlapping Debt
with the Capital School District
June 30, 2022
Percentage Amount
Net Debt Applicable to Applicable to
Jurisdiction Outstanding City of Dover City of Dover
City of Dover $ 6,111,209 100% $ 6,111,209
Kent County (1) 51,833,763 0% N/A
(2)
Capital School District 73,610,524 0% N/A
TOTAL $ 131,555,496 $ 6,111,209
Sources: City of Dover Financial Records, Kent County Levy Court - Accounting Department and
Capital School District - Administration Department.
NOTES
1. Kent County: Total debt for Kent County is $51,833,763 as of June 30, 2022. Although
Kent County's bonds are general obligation bonds, $48,929,411 is payable from the
Kent County Sewer Fund(s) or other committed sources.
2. Capital School District: As of June 30, 2022, the net outstanding debt was
$73,610,524. Percentage and amount is not applicable to the City of Dover.
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Table 14
Computation of Legal Debt Margin
Last Ten Fiscal Years
(amounts expressed in thousands)
Fiscal Year
2022 2021 2020 2019 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Debt Limit $ 179,226 $ 179,004 $ 163,700 $ 162,904 $ 160,737 $ 157,816 $ 155,396 $ 158,485 $ 157,995 $ 159,075 $ 158,465
Net (Taxable) Assessed Value on Books 3,584,529 3,580,083 3,273,993 3,258,090 3,214,744 3,156,311 3,107,912 3,207,154 3,159,894 3,181,496 3,169,308
Total net debt applicable to limit 6,111 6,599 5,371 5,700 5,877 6,209 6,783 7,337 4,050 4,479 1,550
Legal Debt Margin $ 173,115 $ 172,406 $ 158,328 $ 157,204 $ 154,860 $ 148,613 $ 151,149 $ 153,945 $ 154,596 $ 156,915 $ 155,012
Total Net Debt applicable to limit
as a percentage of debt limit 3.41% 3.69% 3.28% 3.50% 3.59% 4.36% 4.63% 2.56% 2.82% 0.98% 1.16%
Legal Debt Margin Calculation for the current fiscal year
Net (Taxable) Assessed Value on Books $ 3,584,529
Debt Limit - 5 Percent of Total Assessed Value $ 179,226
DEBT
(For which the City's full faith and credit has been pledged)
Gross Bonded Debt 6,111
LEGAL DEBT MARGIN $ 173,115
Source: City of Dover Financial Reports, City of Dover Charter, Section 50(b), and Tax Assessor's Office
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Table 15
City of Dover, Delaware
Revenue Bond Coverage - Electric Revenue Bonds
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Available
Fiscal Gross Operating For Debt Debt Service Requirements of Each Fiscal Year
Year Revenue Expenses Service Principal Interest Total Coverage
2022 $ 81,068,373 $ 61,999,191 $ 19,069,182 $ 820,000 $ 532,950 $ 1,352,950 14.09
2021 80,114,761 50,412,239 29,702,522 785,000 573,950 1,358,950 21.86
2020 81,872,067 52,849,253 29,022,814 650,000 613,200 1,263,200 22.98
2019 84,195,248 56,720,895 27,474,353 765,000 669,785 1,434,785 19.15
2018 84,235,174 60,595,349 23,639,825 730,000 847,454 1,577,454 14.99
2017 83,943,882 54,748,915 29,194,967 695,000 883,954 1,578,954 18.49
2016 80,846,658 54,418,343 26,428,315 2,365,000 918,704 3,283,704 8.05
2015 79,769,994 66,521,873 13,248,121 2,260,000 1,036,954 3,296,954 4.02
2014 79,476,865 68,594,189 10,882,676 2,170,000 1,131,854 3,301,854 3.30
2013 90,876,162 68,546,508 22,329,654 2,110,000 1,205,554 3,315,554 6.73
Source: City of Dover Financial Records.
NOTES
1. Coverage required by the bond resolution is 1.25. 4. Figures presented in this table compare the net revenue
available for debt service to the debt service requirements
2. Calculation of gross revenue for fiscal year 2021 is as follows: of the same fiscal year.
Gross Revenue: 5. In August 2018, the City issued Electric Revenue
Operating Revenues $ 80,782,417 Refunding Bonds in the amount of $15,700,000 to refund
Interest Earned-Operating Funds 285,956 the 2008 Series. This refunding reduced the principal
Total Gross Revenue $ 81,068,373 payable by $2,190,000.
3. Direct operating expenses do not include depreciation
expense.
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Table 16
City of Dover, Delaware
Revenue Bond Coverage - Water Bonds
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Maximum Requirements
Net Revenue Maximum
Direct Available Debt
Fiscal Gross Operating For Debt Service Actual
Year Revenue Expenses Service Requirement Coverage
2022 $ 7,401,649 $ 3,723,004 $ 3,678,645 $ 777,563 4.73
2021 6,792,206 3,162,972 3,629,234 777,563 4.67
2020 6,319,837 3,688,935 2,630,902 543,630 4.84
2019 6,529,019 3,203,880 3,325,139 524,242 6.34
2018 6,447,543 2,909,073 3,538,470 524,242 6.75
2017 6,609,242 3,125,243 3,483,999 524,242 6.65
2016 6,172,107 3,515,886 2,656,221 524,242 5.07
2015 5,601,248 2,977,707 2,623,541 524,242 5.00
2014 5,170,210 3,146,564 2,023,646 524,242 3.86
2013 5,191,780 3,087,102 2,104,678 403,438 5.22
Source: City of Dover Financial Records.
NOTES
1. Coverage required by bond resolution is 1.20.
2. Direct operating expenses do not include depreciation expense for coverage purposes as
per the bond indenture.
3. In Fiscal year 2013, various capital projects were completed. These capital projects were
financed by a state revolving fund loan issued in 2010 in the amount of $2.4 million resulting
in an increase in debt service.
4. In Fiscal year 2014, the City issued Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds in the amount of
$6,125,000. These bonds were issued to refund the Series 2003 Water and Wastewater
Revenue bonds and provided $4,005,960 for two capital projects.
5. Gross revenue is derived by taking gross revenue plus operating interest less the transfer
to the water impact fee reserve.
6. In Fiscal year 2020, various capital projects were completed for the Water Treatment Plant.
These capital projects were financed by a state revolving fund loan issued in FY 2018 in the
amount of $4.0 million, resulting in an increase in debt service.
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Table 17
City of Dover, Delaware
Revenue Bond Coverage - Wastewater Bonds
Last Ten Fiscal Years
Maximum Requirements
Net Revenue Maximum
Direct Available Debt
Fiscal Gross Operating For Debt Service Actual
Year Revenue Expenses Service Requirement Coverage
2022 $ 9,619,297 $ 5,716,000 $ 3,903,297 $ 661,936 5.90
2021 9,545,633 6,575,007 2,970,626 630,158 4.71
2020 8,731,984 5,769,453 2,962,531 739,193 4.01
2019 8,749,309 6,916,935 1,832,374 608,563 3.01
2018 8,528,281 6,137,754 2,390,527 608,563 3.93
2017 8,745,021 5,781,479 2,963,542 608,563 4.87
2016 8,833,588 6,105,790 2,727,798 608,563 4.48
2015 8,784,378 6,272,640 2,511,738 608,563 4.13
2014 8,137,044 6,179,842 1,957,202 608,563 3.22
2013 8,091,003 5,754,656 2,336,347 615,877 3.79
Source: City of Dover Financial Records.
NOTES
1. Coverage required by bond resolution is 1.20.
2. Direct operating expenses do not include depreciation expense for coverage purposes as
per the bond indenture.
3. In Fiscal year 2013, various capital projects were completed. These capital projects were
financed by two state revolving fund loans issued in 2009 & 2011 in the amount of $5.6
million and $0.8 million, resulting in an increase in debt service.
4. In Fiscal year 2014, the City issued Water and Sewer Revenue Bonds in the amount of
$6,125,000. These bonds were issued to refund the Series 2003 Water and Wastewater
Revenue bonds and provided $4,005,960 for two capital projects.
5. Gross revenue is derived by taking gross revenue plus operating interest less the transfer
to the wastewater impact fee reserve.
6. In Fiscal year 2020, three pumpstations were replaced. These capital projects were
financed by a state revolving fund loan issued in 2018 in the amount of $881,356, resulting
in an increase in debt service.
7. In Fiscal year 2022, the Puncheon Run pump station grit removal system was replaced.
This capital project was financed by a state revolving fund loan issued in 2020 in the
amount of $732,200, resulting in an increase in debt service.
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Table 18
City of Dover, Delaware
Top 10 Water and Wastewater Utility Customers
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022
Water % of % of
Consumption Total Revenue Total
Customer (Tgal) Consumption Billed Revenue
Garrison Energy Center 265,289 15.76% $ 1,060,373 17.26%
Procter and Gamble 57,350 3.41% 227,816 3.71%
Delaware State University 45,211 2.69% 178,338 2.90%
Dover Downs Inc 37,858 2.25% 149,848 2.44%
Tidewater Utilities 31,190 1.85% 118,768 1.93%
Kraft Foods Global 24,475 1.45% 96,316 1.57%
Bayhealth Medical Center 23,612 1.40% 98,147 1.60%
Kent General Hospital 23,124 1.37% 96,110 1.56%
Dover Housing Authority 22,553 1.34% 85,730 1.40%
Sovereign Property Management 19,432 1.15% 65,262 1.06%
Totals for Top 10 Customers 550,094 32.67% 2,176,706 35.42%
All Other 1,133,686 67.33% 3,968,048 64.58%
Total for System 1,683,780 100.00% $ 6,144,754 100.00%
Wastewater % of % of
Consumption Total Revenue Total
Customer (Tgal) Consumption Billed Revenue
Procter and Gamble 42,796 3.31% $ 313,982 3.35%
Dover Downs 37,858 2.93% 277,619 2.96%
Delaware State University 33,833 2.62% 249,241 2.66%
Bayhealth Medical Center 23,612 1.83% 181,514 1.93%
Kent General Hospital 23,124 1.79% 179,568 1.91%
Dover Housing Authority 22,516 1.74% 170,269 1.81%
Kraft Foods Global 21,361 1.65% 189,284 2.02%
Sovereign Property Management 19,432 1.50% 144,357 1.54%
Garrison Energy Center 19,252 1.49% 141,237 1.50%
Dover East Estates 10,950 0.85% 80,324 0.86%
Totals for Top 10 Customers 254,734 19.71% 1,927,393 20.54%
All Other 1,037,891 80.29% 7,458,171 79.46%
Total for System 1,292,625 100.00% $ 9,385,564 100.00%
NOTES:
1. Both the Water and Wastewater revenue billed amounts for each top customer, do not include the
monthly flat rate of $5.00.
2. The total Revenue amounts for both Water and Wastewater include the monthly flat rates.
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Table 19
City of Dover, Delaware
Top 10 Electric Utility Customers
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2022
% of Total Revenue % of Total
Customer Kwh Kwh Billed Revenue
Dover Air Force Base 60,907,642 8.4% $ 3,672,952 4.7%
Edgewell Personal Care Products 41,004,487 5.6% 2,591,639 3.3%
Delaware State University 31,318,671 4.3% 1,982,071 2.5%
Bay Health/Kent General 28,719,315 3.9% 1,834,680 2.3%
Kraft 27,583,975 3.8% 1,652,280 2.1%
Dover Downs 21,077,420 2.9% 1,332,222 1.7%
State of Delaware 13,922,295 1.9% 871,702 1.1%
Procter & Gamble 14,445,971 2.0% 867,345 1.1%
Capital School District 8,924,563 1.2% 564,633 0.7%
Eden Hill Medical Center 4,501,200 0.6% 284,476 0.4%
Totals for Top 10 Customers 252,405,539 34.7% 15,654,000 19.9%
All Other 474,819,429 65.3% 62,962,488 80.1%
Total for System 727,224,968 100.0% $ 78,616,488 100.0%
Note: The revenue billed includes direct base sales and utility tax.
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Table 20
City of Dover, Delaware
Demographic and Economic Statistics
Last Ten Calendar Years
Per Capita
Personal Personal Median School Unemployment
Year Population Income Income Age Enrollment Rate
2022 39,491 $ 1,043,312,729 $ 26,419 33.8 6,384 4.5%
2021 38,412 965,293,560 25,130 30.7 6,332 10.9%
2020 38,349 1,297,385,019 33,831 38.2 6,250 6.7%
2019 37,790 921,244,620 24,378 29.9 6,519 5.7%
2018 38,422 865,182,114 22,707 29.5 6,494 5.8%
2017 37,686 827,207,700 21,950 30.0 6,523 6.2%
2016 37,941 842,783,433 22,213 30.2 6,486 5.7%
2015 37,560 730,354,200 19,445 31.3 6,665 7.4%
2014 37,540 788,039,680 20,992 29.8 6,527 6.4%
2013 36,492 821,361,936 22,508 31.1 6,344 9.6%
Population Source: City Count
Personal Income Source: Estimation based on Population times Per Capita Personal Income
Per Capita Personal Income Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2015-2019 Quick Facts
Median Age Source: Data USA; Dover, DE, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Limited
Capital School Enrollment Source: Includes kindergarten through 12th grade
Unemployment Rate Source: Delaware Department of Labor
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City of Dover, Delaware
Major Employers by Industry
Current Year and Nine Years Ago
2021 4th Quarter 2012 4th Quarter
Percentage of Percentage of
Number of Total County Number of Total County
Industry Description Employees Rank Employment Employees Rank Employment
Government 19,161 1 27.9% 18,944 1 30.4%
Health care & social assistance 9,851 2 14.4% 8,763 3 14.1%
Retail trade 9,560 3 13.9% 9,474 2 15.2%
Accommodation & food services 5,954 4 8.7% 5,063 4 8.1%
Manufacturing 5,105 5 7.4% 3,331 5 5.3%
Admin and waste services 3,614 6 5.3% 2,107 8 3.4%
Transportation & warehousing 2,841 7 4.1% 2,136 7 3.4%
Construction 2,822 8 4.1% 2,105 9 3.4%
Professional & technical services 2,174 9 3.2% 1,602 10 2.6%
Finance & insurance 1,210 10 1.8% - - -
Arts, entertainment, & recreation - - - 2,667 6 4.3%
62,292 90.8% 56,192 90.2%
Total - All Industries 68,620 62,268
Source: Delaware Department of Labor/Office of Occupational and Labor Market Information/Payroll Data/Quarterly Census of Employment and Wages
(Geography information is available by County only, not by City)
Note: The names of the top employers & number of employees is confidential and may not be disclosed to the public pursuant to 20 CFR (Code of Federal
Regulations) Part 603. As a result, the employment information provided is by industry.
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Table 22
City of Dover, Delaware
Full-time Equivalent City Government Employees by Fund/Department - Budgeted
Last Ten Fiscal Years
2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013
Assessor 2.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
City Clerk 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
City Manager 6.0 6.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.0
Customer Services 14.0 16.0 16.0 16.0 16.0 13.0 14.0 14.0 15.0 14.0
Facilities Management 6.0 4.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 7.0 7.0 7.0 9.0
Finance 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0
Fire 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 6.0 8.0 6.0
Fleet Maintenance 5.0 6.0 7.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0
Human Resources 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
Information Technology 5.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Library 15.0 14.0 14.0 13.0 13.0 13.0 13.0 14.0 13.0 13.0
Mayor 2.0 2.0 2.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0 1.0
Parks and Recreation 9.0 6.0 9.0 9.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0
Police Civilian 34.0 35.0 34.0 33.0 33.0 33.0 33.0 31.0 31.0 29.0
Police Law Enforcement 106.0 101.0 101.0 101.0 101.0 101.0 101.0 93.0 93.0 93.0
Procurement & Inventory 5.0 5.0 4.0 5.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 4.0 4.0
Public Works, Administration 5.0 5.0 7.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 5.0 5.0 6.0
Planning, Inspections 6.0 6.0 7.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 7.0
Planning, Life Safety 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
Economic Development - - - - - - 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
Public Works, Engineering 2.0 2.0 2.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0 - -
Planning 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 6.0 5.0 4.5 4.5
Planning, Code Enforcement 6.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.0
Community Development - - - - - - - - 0.5 0.5
Public Works, Grounds Maintenance 14.0 17.0 14.0 13.0 13.0 13.0 13.0 13.0 14.0 14.0
Public Works, Sanitation 11.0 11.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 11.0 11.0 11.0
Public Works, Streets 7.0 7.0 7.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 8.0 10.0
Public Works, Stormwater 7.